JP7125779B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a pachinko game machine in which a game is played by hitting game balls into a game area.

2. Description of the Related Art Some game machines, typified by pachinko machines, execute RAM clear processing according to the mode of operating means when power is restored (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-193229 A

Furthermore, in recent gaming machines, in addition to the function of RAM clear processing, there is a demand for the introduction of a function of setting values in multiple stages with different degrees of advantage in awarding prize balls.
In addition, when installing the setting value function, it is necessary to set the state of changing the setting value and the state of checking the setting value according to the mode of operation means at the time of power restoration. However, there is a concern that the operation will become complicated when power is restored.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is a game capable of suppressing complication of operation at the time of power recovery while installing both the function of RAM clear processing and the function of set value. It provides a machine.

According to the present invention, a game ball is shot, and when the shot game ball enters a prize winning opening, a number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening are awarded, and one from a predetermined number of set values is provided. is set, and the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls is determined according to the set value, the opening and closing body having a game board disposed thereon and configured to be openable and closable; A first having a first displacement portion disposed in an operable position when the body is in the open state and displaceable from one of a first position and a second position to the other position and a second operating means which is arranged at an operable position when the opening/closing body is in the open state and is displaceable from one of a third position and a fourth position to the other position and a setting change state in which the set value can be newly set, a setting confirmation state in which the currently set set value can be checked, and a game return state setting means capable of setting a playable state in which the game can progress and a game stop state in which the game cannot progress; abnormality determination means capable of determining an abnormal state; At this time, a setting change in-progress notification indicating the setting change state or a setting confirmation in-progress notification indicating the setting confirmation state is performed, and the return state setting means returns the setting change state or the setting confirmation state to another state. and a notification processing means for terminating the notification during setting change or the notification during setting confirmation when the state is changed to the state of (1), wherein the return state setting means determines that the state at the time of power failure is the game ready state. , the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position, and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery is the fourth position; In the first case, the setting change state can be set, the state at the time of power failure is the playable state, and the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position. position, and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power restoration is the third position, the setting confirmation state can be set, and the state at the time of power failure is The position of the first displacement portion is the first position when power is restored from the power failure, and the position of the second displacement portion is the fourth position when the power is restored. In the third case, which is the position of , the game-enabled state can be set after the RAM clearing process is executed, the state at the time of power failure is the game-enabled state, and when the power is restored to the power failure before in In the fourth case where the position of the first displacement portion is the first position and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power restoration is the third position, the RAM is cleared The playable state can be set without executing any process, the state at the time of power failure is the game stop state, and the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position. and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power restoration is the fourth position, in the fifth case, the setting change state can be set, and the state at the time of power failure is in the setting change state, the opening/closing body is in the open state, the position of the first displacement portion is the second position when power is restored after the power failure, and In a predetermined case where the position of the second displacement portion is the fourth position, the setting change state is set, and in a case different from the predetermined case, the game stop state is set. , the abnormal state determined by the abnormality determination means includes an abnormal state that can be determined in any of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the playable state, and an abnormal state that can be determined only in the playable state. When the abnormal state is determined by the abnormality determination means when the notification processing means performs the notification during setting change or the notification during setting confirmation, , after the notification during setting change or the notification during setting confirmation is completed, another notification is performed, and after the termination of the other notification, an abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state is performed. is provided.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of suppressing complication of operations at the time of power recovery while having both the function of RAM clear processing and the function of setting values.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern display apparatus arrange|positioned at area|region II shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in an area III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof; It is a figure which shows the game board installed in a game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the communication path located in the depths of a prize-winning opening. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in a main control board. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a combination pattern of a setting key switch mode and a RAM clear switch mode; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an error state, a state of a gaming machine in which each error state can be determined, and an error notification mode corresponding to each error state according to the present embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of return state setting processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of a process for setting a recovery state in an abnormal state; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of a return state setting process in a setting change state; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of a return state setting process in a setting confirmation state; It is a figure which shows the flow of a return state setting process at the time of game possible state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting change process. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of setting confirmation processing; It is a figure which shows the flow of a playable state transition process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the main control board monitor according to a state. A table summarizing the state of the gaming machine when power is restored when there is an abnormality (RAM is abnormal, the set value is not normal, or the state at the time of the previous power failure was a game stop state). is. FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the states of the game machine when power is restored when there is no abnormality and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is a setting change state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the states of the game machine when power is restored when there is no abnormality and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state; FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the states of the gaming machine when power is restored when there is no abnormality when power is restored and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is a playable state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation sequence of the game machine at the time of power recovery in the case of entering a setting change state; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation sequence of the gaming machine when power is restored in a setting confirmation state; FIG. 10 is a table summarizing modifications of the state of the gaming machine when power is restored when there is no abnormality when power is restored and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is a setting change state; FIG. FIG. 10 is a table summarizing modified examples of the state of the game machine when power is restored when there is no abnormality when power is restored and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state; FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantageous (advantageous)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls are It refers to being advantageous with respect to the amount of acquisition (payout of game balls).

<Overview>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, an overview of features of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment shoots game balls, and when the shot game balls enter the winning openings, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning openings is awarded, and the set values are set in multiple stages. A game machine in which one set value is set and the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls differs according to the set value, a so-called pachinko game machine. means and abnormality determination means.

A setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43, which will be described later, are specific examples of operating means.
The return state setting means sets a return state after power is restored.
In this specification, power recovery means that the required power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from a power failure state, and "at power recovery" means the time when power is restored. "When power is restored" and "after power is restored" may overlap in terms of time.
In addition, unless otherwise specified, power failure indicates that the voltage supplied by the primary power supply is below a predetermined voltage, and "during power failure" means that the game machine 10 is supplied with the necessary power. It means the time when a power failure occurs in a state, and the "power failure state" means a state in which the voltage supplied by the primary power source is less than or equal to a predetermined voltage.

The return state setting means sets, as the return state of the game machine 10 after the power is restored, a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed, a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed, and a game ready state in which the game can be played. can be set.
Return state setting means 176, which will be described later, is a specific example of the above return state setting means. is set as the return state. Note that the playable state also includes a state in which a demonstration effect that is output when a predetermined period of time has elapsed is being executed.

Specifically, the return state setting means is such that the state at the time of power failure is the game-enabled state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON). , and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), the setting change state is set, and the state at the time of power failure is the game ready state, In the second case (lower left in FIG. 24(a)), the mode of the operation means when power is restored to the power failure is the second mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). pattern), the setting confirmation state is set, the state at the time of power failure is the playable state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power failure is the third mode (setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), in the third case (upper right pattern in FIG. 24A), the playable state is set, and the state at the time of power failure is the playable state, In the fourth case (upper left in FIG. 24(a)), the mode of the operation means when the power is restored is the fourth mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). pattern), a playable state is set, and in the third case, the playable state is set after the RAM clearing process is executed, while in the fourth case, A playable state is set without executing RAM clear processing.
Further, when the state at the time of the power failure is the setting confirmation state and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the fourth mode, the return state setting means determines the playable state. Set different return states.

The abnormality determining means can determine an abnormal state in either of the above-described setting change state and the above-described setting confirmation state.
Here, "abnormal state" means a state that is not normal. Including the state of illegal operation (so-called goto).
The main error control means 165, which will be described later, is a specific example of the abnormality determination means, and in the example described later, a magnetic sensing error is exemplified as an abnormal state that can be determined in either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. there is
However, the specific abnormal state determined by the abnormality determination means is not limited at all.
Also, in this specification, the terms "error" and "abnormality" are used as terms of agreement without any particular distinction.

In this way, by making it possible to select the restoration state after power restoration according to the mode of the operation means at the time of power restoration, it is possible to suppress the complication of the operation at the time of power restoration, and in addition, the setting confirmation state can be suppressed. It is possible to prevent the setting of a playable state in an incomplete state.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, which will be described later, the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage of the special figure propriety determination, and the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage. , Not limited to the special figure right or wrong judgment, by providing a setting difference for at least one lottery (or judgment) of the special figure stop symbol lottery, the general figure right or wrong judgment, and the general figure stop symbol lottery, the setting value that is set The advantage may be increased as the is increased (the advantage may differ depending on the set value). In other words, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls is different according to the set value.

Further, the RAM clear processing refers to clearing a part of the RAM 103 related to the game (area different from the area related to the base value described later) (area excluding the area related to the set value). In executing the process, if there is an abnormality in the set value (if the set value is out of range), the area related to the set value may also be cleared.
It should be noted that if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, or if the conditions for clearing the area are satisfied, the area may be cleared.

In addition, in each of the above cases (first to fourth cases), it is not necessary to set the return state corresponding to each case. , the return state corresponding to each case may be set when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF (except for exceptional cases such as when the middle frame 17 is in the closed state).
The gaming machine 10 having such features will be specifically described below.

<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a communication path located behind the big prize winning opening 55. As shown in FIG.
It should be noted that each configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is only necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some of the configurations or functions may be omitted to the extent that the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots game balls onto a front area (hereinafter referred to as a "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55 or the like), a prize ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (into a winning hole)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame (right in this embodiment). ) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
In addition, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
The front frame 20 also has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operating handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching the effect that occurs during the game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on changes in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper bulb tray 27 .

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 is provided for discharging game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward. By operating the ball extraction mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.
Although illustration is omitted, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operation in the same manner as the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it is possible to eject the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the production lamp 35 can output sound or turn on or off in conjunction with production, error production, or the like that occurs during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display section 82 arranged around the main display section 81 . The sub-display section 82 further includes an upper sub-display section 82a arranged above the main display section 81, a left sub-display section 82b arranged on the left side of the main display section 81, and a main display section 81. and a right sub-display portion 82c disposed on the right side of the .
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, left sub-display section 82b, and right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by actuators such as motors (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display variable display of decorative symbols performed in conjunction with variable display in a first special symbol display device 91 or a second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, a depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81, but the decorative pattern is displayed from the back of the main display section 81 to the front or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. It is on the right side of the part 81 as a reference, and each of the sub-display parts 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative pattern in the main display part 81 .

It should be noted that the effect display device 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in the present embodiment all adopt a liquid crystal display device. Implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the effect display device 80 .

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both are lighting modes of two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting constantly = 2, right side blinking + left side constant lighting = 3, left and right blinking = 4), it is possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
Further, in the following description, the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed on the main display section 81 is referred to as "decorative symbol variations" to distinguish it from "special symbol variations" and "universal symbol variations". sometimes referred to as
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game balls roll. A game area 50a is defined in .
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with respect to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed.

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72A is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning to the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72A. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is attached to the big prize opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric role product 65 will be in an open state in at least a part of the jackpot game that is set due to the fact that the jackpot is derived by the special figure success/failure determination that will be described later. Winning to the winning opening 55 is permitted. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, the jackpot game in which the chance of winning prize balls is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In addition, the special electric accessory is called an "attacker", and the opening of the special electric accessory by the special electric accessory solenoid 66A may be referred to as "attacker release".
In addition, the special electric auditors 65 will be in an open state even in at least a part of the small winning game due to the fact that the small winning is derived by the special figure success/failure determination, but compared with the above-mentioned big winning game, the open state and time is short. Therefore, it can be said that the small winning game is a game state more disadvantageous than the big winning game.

As shown in FIG. 6, a communicating path 58 is provided behind the big winning hole 55. The communicating path 58 includes a big winning hole sensor 72A and a specific area sensor 72B for detecting a game ball that has entered. are placed. The white arrow on the upstream side in FIG. 6(a) or FIG. 6(b) indicates the direction in which the game ball flowing down from the large winning opening 55 passes through the communication path 58 (passage path 58a).
The detection of the game ball by the big winning hole sensor 72A is a winning condition for the big winning hole 55 as described above, and the prize ball associated with the big winning hole 55 is awarded based on the detection.
The detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 72B is a condition for making the special figure high probability after the big hit game is over, and based on the detection, it is determined that the special figure high probability is made after the big hit game is over.

The communication path 58 has a shape in which the passage path 58a is divided into a passage path 58b and a passage path 58c from the upstream side to the downstream side. 68 are provided. The distribution member 68 distributes passing game balls to either the passage route 58b or the passage route 58c.
More specifically, the distribution member 68 is rotatably supported by the branch portion about the base end portion, and depending on the rotation position, the state shown in FIG. 6A and the state shown in FIG. The state shown in (b) is switched. In the state of FIG. 6(a), the distribution member 68 restricts the flow of game balls to the passage path 58b, so that the game balls that have passed through the passage path 58a flow down to the passage path 58c. On the other hand, in the state of FIG. 6(b), the distribution member 68 restricts the flow of game balls to the passage path 58c, so that the game balls that have passed through the passage path 58a flow down to the passage path 58b.

The distribution member 68 rotates according to the operation of a distribution member solenoid 66B controlled by the electric accessory control means 150, which will be described later, and its position is switched.
A distribution member sensor 72</b>C that detects the position of the distribution member 68 is provided in the communication path 58 . The distribution member sensor 72C has a light-emitting unit and a light-receiving unit provided on both sides (the front side and the back side of the paper surface in FIG. 6) of a passage space through which the tip of the rotating distribution member 68 can pass. photo sensor. The distribution member sensor 72C is in a state where the light receiving unit receives light emitted from the light emitting unit without being blocked by the tip of the distribution member 68, or when the light is blocked by the tip of the distribution member 68. The position of the distribution member 68 is detected by determining whether or not it is in a state where the distribution member 68 is placed. That is, whether or not the output signal from the distribution member sensor 72C is at least the state in which the distribution member 68 is regulating the flow of the game ball to the passage path 58b (the state in FIG. 6(a)). can be determined.
The white arrow on the downstream side in FIG. 6(a) or FIG. 6(b) indicates the direction in which the game ball is discharged from the communication path 58 (the passage path 58b or the passage path 58c).

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning to the first starting hole 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part when winning a prize related to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (1 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball in the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. transitions to either an open state or a closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning with the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59. Therefore, while suppressing the reduction of the game ball by the prize ball, the pattern fluctuation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where the winning prize related to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the gate 63. things are placed.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning slot sensor 73 is attached to the general winning slot 67, and the winning to the general winning slot 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning slot sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning slot 67 ( In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are provided.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Also, a plurality of general prize winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 shoots game balls, and when the shot game balls enter the winning openings, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning openings is provided.
In addition, in the present embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an "out ball") entering the winning hole and the out hole is provided. The number of out balls counted using the detection result is used to derive the base value.
Here, the base value is a value derived from the number of safe balls (number of prize balls) / number of out balls x 100 in the most disadvantageous state (to be described later, special low probability and normal low probability). This value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, which will be described later.
More specifically, the base value is derived in intervals of 60,000 out-ball counts from the initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 is cleared), and the derived base value is applied to the next interval. Display (for example, display the base value derived in the interval from 60001 to 120000 for the number of out balls in the interval from 120001 to 180000). The displayed value is then the integer portion of the derived base value (rounded to one decimal place).

On the back side of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub-control board case 309 storing a sub-control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400, and a setting board 41 are attached. It is In the closed state, an opening/closing cover that covers the first sub-control board case 209, the second sub-control board case 309, and a part of the main control board case 109 from the rear side and can be opened rearward from the back of the game board 50. 45 is detachably attached.
The substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of a member having transparency, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

The main control board 100 is provided with a main control board monitor 97 that displays the set value, the base value, and the type of game stop state (details will be described later), and the monitor is visible from the back side of the game board 50. It has become. Also, the display of the monitor is controlled by the main control board 100 .
In this embodiment, the set value, the base value, and the type of game stop state are displayed on the same display device (main control board monitor 97), but some or all of these are displayed separately. It may be displayed on the device.

Here, the set value is a value that affects the degree of advantage (probability that a big hit is derived) of special figure success/failure determination, which will be described later. The setting values in this embodiment are provided in a total of three stages of setting value 1, setting value 2, and setting value 3, and the setting values that are set (hereinafter, may be referred to as "current setting values") ) is configured to increase the advantage of the special figure propriety determination as the value increases. In addition, the details of the special figure propriety determination according to the set value will be described later.
Further, the setting value can be changed by setting change processing by setting change means 177, which will be described later, and the current setting value can be confirmed by setting confirmation processing by setting confirmation means 178, which will be described later. Details of the processing will be described later.

The power control board 500 is provided with a power switch 40 that is operated to supply the game machine 10 with primary power supplied from the power supply facility of the game island.

A setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43 are provided on the setting board 41 at positions operable from the back side of the game board 50 as operation units for determining the return state when the power is restored (when the power is turned on), which will be described later. is provided.
The setting key switches 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 are covered with a transparent setting board cover 44. The setting board cover 44 covers the setting key switches 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 in the closed state, and connects the hinge mechanism 21 and the RAM clear switch 43 together. A hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side is formed so that it can be opened rearward from the back surface of the game board 50 . The setting board cover 44 is configured so as not to be closed when the setting key 600 used to operate the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
Also, the setting board cover 44 is configured to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism, but it may be a slide type cover that slides vertically or horizontally.

The power switch 40, the setting key switch 42, and the RAM clear switch 43 provided on the back side of the game board 50 can be called operating means, and it can be said that the gaming machine 10 is equipped with the operating means. . It can also be said that the operating means is composed of the first operating means (setting key switch 42) and the second operating means (RAM clear switch 43). More specifically, the game machine 10 has a game board (game board 50) disposed on the front surface, an opening/closing body (middle frame 17) configured to be openable and closable, and operating means (setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch, etc.). 43) can also be said to be arranged on the back side of the game board 50 .
As described above, in the present embodiment, since each operation unit (power switch 40, setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43) is provided on the back side of the game board 50, the game machine 10 is installed on the game island. In the closed state, that is, in a state where the outer frame 15 is fixed to the game island, it is difficult to operate unless the middle frame 17 is opened.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged above the opening/closing cover 45 on the back side of the game board 50 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The control configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processing related to games, a ROM 102 that stores control programs and various data, etc., a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a work area and a buffer memory, peripheral boards and various devices. and a random number circuit 105 operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate random numbers (hard random numbers). are connected to each other through

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit 502, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when power is restored after a power failure, various types of information are backed up so that the game machine 10 can be restored to the state immediately before the power failure. is configured to For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register held when power failure occurs, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, or game available state) , Set value under setting, current special drawing lottery state, information related to the game such as current normal drawing drawing state, etc. are backed up.

In the present embodiment, in addition to at least an area for storing such game-related information (sometimes referred to as a game-related area of the RAM 103), an area for storing a base value (the base value of the RAM 103 area), an area for storing a checksum complement and a backup flag related to the game area of the RAM 103 (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103), and a base value of the RAM 103 An area (sometimes referred to as a backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) in which the complement of the checksum for the area and the backup flag are stored is backed up. When the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 has the backed-up areas of the RAM 103 related to the game, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the backup related to the base value of the RAM 103. It returns using various information stored in the information area.
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first starting opening sensor 70, a second starting opening sensor 71, a large winning opening sensor 72A, a specific area sensor 72B, a distribution member sensor 72C, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out It is electrically connected to the sphere sensor 75, the middle frame door opening sensor 76, the magnetic sensor 77, etc., and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104. .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the main control board monitor 97, the normal electric accessory solenoid 62, the special electric accessory solenoid 66A, and the distribution member solenoid 66B, and these can be controlled via the I/O port 104. It is configured.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and configured to detect the operation of the main operation section 39 . Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the setting board 41 and configured to be able to detect the operation of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 via the setting board 41 .

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. is configured to
Also, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores a effect control program and various data, etc., a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, A RAM 203 functioning as a buffer memory and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute main control relating to the game performance according to the control program.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38 , and is configured to be able to detect operations on the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38 .

In addition, the first sub-control board 200, in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, to the second sub-control board 300 the image control command for instructing the image and sound, lighting of the effect lamp 35 Lamp control data for control, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decoration and the sub-display section 82, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and image control commands relating to images and sounds are sent from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. , a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is transmitted from the second sub-control board 300 to the first sub-control board 200 as a response.

The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the effect lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
Furthermore, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display section 82 and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 .
The movable decorative body and the sub-display section 82 are configured so that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data according to the content of the effect based on the control signal received from the CPU 301, and a It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301 , processes the image data, and transmits the generated image data to the effect display device 80 . This VDP is connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM. The sound source IC reads the sound data stored in the sound ROM according to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs final sound data generated by synthesizing the read sound data to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU 401, a ROM 402 and a RAM 403 (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the shooting handle to control the shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply for generating normal power supply to electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply falls below a predetermined voltage).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is designed to be charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 9 and 10 will also be referred to when describing the functional configuration as necessary.

The main control board 100 includes, as shown in FIG. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, and power It is provided with disconnection processing executing means 180, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described using FIG.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 to win, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. A random number for lottery and a random number for special figure variation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is correct, the random number for the normal pattern lottery, and the random number for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the main information storage means 160 correspondingly. Store in the area.

The main suspension control means 120 performs control relating to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure judgment, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.

The main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the reservation counter for the special figure 2 is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (holding counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation".
In this embodiment, when both the operation reservation information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation reservation information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation reservation information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially used be.

The prior determination means 125 executes the preliminary determination for the look-ahead effect targeting the operation suspension information when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at the timing of the predetermined preliminary determination.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information reserved this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, these pre-determinations lead to the same result as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at the timing of the predetermined pre-determination (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 stored), so it will be sent following the pending command described above. Here, the timing of the predetermined pre-judgment refers to the fact that it is not in the jackpot game, furthermore, in this embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 during the normal figure high probability is withheld, in advance It regulates the transmission of judgment commands.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure propriety determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 133. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot is not in progress, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is in the process of pattern fluctuation, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 All the conditions for the existence of operation pending information in at least one of them are satisfied.

Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the following lottery tables, including lottery tables other than the lottery table shown in FIG. A result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (overflow) occurs is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the following description of the lottery tables, the lottery tables are named for convenience of explanation, but data such as lottery values contained in the lottery tables corresponding to the names are identifiably stored in each ROM. These names do not specify the area where the data is stored. Similarly, in the lottery table illustrated later, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" or "0" may be described as lottery values, but these are not necessarily stored in each ROM. not representative data. Similarly, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used for lottery is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, so lottery does not necessarily have to be performed.

The special figure validity determination means 131 reads out the random number for the special figure validity determination, and uses the lottery table for the special figure validity determination corresponding to the read random number and the current setting value. A lottery will decide whether to do so.
FIG. 9(a) shows a lottery table for judging special figure 1, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-65535. Therefore, when the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 180/65536, the current setting If the value is the set value 2, then the probability of 190/65536, and if the current set value is the set value 3, the probability of the big win is 200/65536. Also, when the special figure lottery state is high probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 450/65536, the current setting If the value is the set value 2, then the probability of the big win is 475/65536, and if the current set value is the set value 3, the probability is 500/65536. Note that the small hit is derived with a probability of 300/65536 regardless of which set value is set.

FIG. 9(b) shows a lottery table for special figure 2 propriety determination, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535 as in the case of special figure 1 propriety determination. Therefore, in Tokuzu low probability, if the current setting value is setting value 1, 180/65536, if the current setting value is setting value 2, 190/65536, the current setting value is set If the value is 3, a jackpot is derived with a probability of 200/65536. Also, in special figure high probability, if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 450/65536, if the current setting value is the setting value 2, 475/65536, the current setting value is set If the value is 3, a jackpot is derived with a probability of 500/65536. In addition, for the small hit, unlike the special figure 1 propriety determination, it is not derived even if any set value is set.

Thus, it can be said that the special figure high probability has a higher probability that a big hit is derived than the special figure low probability, and the advantage is higher than the special figure low probability.
In addition, when the RAM clear processing described later is executed, special figure low probability will be set.
In addition, the larger the set value is set, the higher the probability that the jackpot is derived, so the larger the set value is, the more the special figure judgment (both special figure 1 judgment and special figure 2 judgment). It can be said that the advantage is high.
In addition, the ratio of the denominator of the probability that a special low probability jackpot is derived (when the numerator is 1) and the denominator of the probability that a special low probability jackpot is derived (when the numerator is 1) is The lottery value is set so as to be constant (1:2.5 in this embodiment) regardless of the set value. case), the ratio of the integer part (rounding down, rounding up, or rounding off to the nearest whole number) should be constant. That is, the lottery value may be set so that the ratio of the denominator of the former probability and the denominator of the latter probability is substantially constant regardless of the set value.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the big hit is derived by the special figure success determination means 131, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 9(c) shows a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the pattern A stops at a probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values), and the design B stops at a probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values). determined as a design.
Here, in the symbol A, the number of times (the number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (approximately enough to win nine balls) during the big win game is 9, and the big win is achieved. It is a pattern that becomes a special figure high probability and a normal figure high probability after the game is over (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "probability variation pattern", and the jackpot related to the symbol may be referred to as "probability variation big hit"). On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds of 8, and after the end of the big hit game, it is a special pattern low probability, a general pattern high probability (details will be described later) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "normal pattern", the pattern The jackpot related to is sometimes referred to as a “normal jackpot”). Therefore, the symbol A is a symbol more advantageous than the symbol B in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special drawing lottery state.

FIG. 9(d) shows a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the pattern a with a probability of 65/100 (same for all set values) and the pattern b with a probability of 35/100 (same for all set values) .
Here, the pattern a has 16 rounds, and is a probability variable pattern that becomes a special pattern high probability and a normal pattern high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the pattern b has the number of rounds 8, and after the end of the big hit game. It is a normal pattern with special low probability and normal high probability. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b.

Thus, in the present embodiment, in both special figure 1 and special figure 2, the probability that each stop symbol is derived is constant regardless of the set value, and the advantage of the special figure stop symbol lottery The degree does not change depending on the setting value that is set.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game by the special figure 2 (65/100 ) is different (the pattern variation of the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the pattern variation of the special figure 1). This difference is that when the game ball passes through a specific area (passing path 58b) provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big winning game, the distribution member 68 has a function of making a special figure high probability after the big winning game ends. It is realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, the 9th round) in which the passage of the specific area (passing route 58b) is facilitated by the displacement control of , depending on the stop pattern of the special figure.

In addition, when the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 does not derive a big hit by the special figure success/failure determination means, the special figure 1 is a small hit, the symbol is C, and the special figure 1 is lost, the symbol is D and the special figure. When the number 2 is lost, the symbol c is uniformly determined as the stop symbol.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern (variation time), and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state (details will be described later) and One special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern of this time is selected based on the lottery result of the special figure propriety determination means 131 this time, and the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the special figure One special figure variation pattern is determined using a random number for variation pattern lottery.
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, as in the special figure stop symbol lottery described above, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the lottery result of the special figure propriety determination means 131 are the same, the probability that each special figure variation pattern is derived is constant regardless of the set value.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 generates an effect control command (variation start command) including the determined special figure variation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not fluctuating. , Using the read random number, to determine the suitability of the general pattern is executed. The normal pattern lottery means 135 determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery when winning the normal pattern in which the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the normal pattern suitability determination. A lottery and a normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal pattern by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the judgment of the general figure lottery, the state of the general figure lottery state is high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal figure high probability") and the state of the general figure lottery state is low probability There is a case where it is abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. It will be a hit, and the remaining 1/65536 probability will be missed, while the normal pattern low probability will be a normal pattern hit with a probability of 1/65536 (same for all setting values), and the remaining 65535/65536 probability will be missed becomes. In addition, in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be a deviation).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. It should be noted that, when it becomes a deviation in the general pattern propriety determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figures 1 and 2.
Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.
It should be noted that, when the RAM clear processing to be described later is executed, general map low probability will be set.
In addition, in this embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived in any of the lottery related to the general pattern (normal pattern correctness determination, normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and general pattern variation pattern lottery) is constant regardless of the set value , and the advantage of the lottery for the general pattern does not change depending on the set value.

In addition, as described above, this embodiment is configured so that the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage of the special figure propriety determination, and the higher the setting value to be set, the higher the advantage. However, it is set by providing a setting difference for at least one lottery (or judgment) of at least one of the special stop pattern lottery, the normal stop pattern lottery, and the normal stop pattern lottery, not limited to the special pattern success judgment. The greater the set value, the higher the advantage (the degree of advantage may differ depending on the set value). In other words, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls is different according to the set value.
In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that one setting value among a plurality of stages of setting values is set, and the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls differs according to the set setting value.

A big win game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to a big win start demonstration and a demonstration time related to a big win end demonstration according to the decided big win pattern when the result of the special figure win/fail lottery is a big win.
In addition, when the big win starts, the big win game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big win start command) including a demonstration time related to the big win start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big win. Sometimes, an effect control command (jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. - 特許庁
Similarly, when the result of the special win/fail lottery is a small win, the big win game control means 140 determines the time for the small win start demonstration and the demonstration time for the small win end demonstration, and at the start of the small win, A performance control command (small winning start command) including a demonstration time related to the small winning start demonstration is generated, stored in a transmission command storage area of a main information storage means 160, and when the small winning ends, the demonstration time related to the small winning ending demonstration is generated. is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.例文帳に追加
In addition, in this embodiment, both the demonstration time for the jackpot start demonstration and the demonstration time for the jackpot end demonstration are the same.

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol 1, and determines by special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the special figure variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and after the variation time has elapsed, the stop determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (At the timing when the value of the special game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (fluctuation stop command) for requesting fixed display of the decorative design is generated, and the command is a transmission command of the main information storage means 160 Store in the storage area.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a general pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the general pattern.

When the result of the special figure win/loss lottery is a big hit, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66A after the stop display of the special figure, and turns the special electric role product 65 into a special figure. It is opened according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop pattern. The jackpot game is a game state in which one opening and closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, and 8R in this example). be.
In addition, when the probability variable symbol (symbol A) is determined as the stop symbol in the lottery by the special symbol stop symbol lottery means 132, the electric role product control means 150 is the stipulated round of the big hit game (in this embodiment, the ninth round). ), a control signal is output to the distribution member solenoid 66B, and the distribution member 68 is rotated (displaced) so that passage through the specific area (passage path 58b) becomes easier (the state of FIG. 6B). . As a result, when the specific area sensor 72B detects the passing of the game ball to the specific area (passing path 58b) (V winning), the game state control means 155 makes the special figure high probability after the big hit game is finished. .
When the result of the special figure lottery is a small hit, the electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66A after the stop display of the special figure, and the special electric role product 65 is operated for a short period of time. (0.05 seconds).
In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure win/loss lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, as described above, at the start of the jackpot game, irrespective of the pattern associated with the jackpot, the special figure low probability, at the end of the jackpot game associated with the normal jackpot, the special figure low probability is maintained, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the special figure is high probability.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, at the start of the big win, regardless of the pattern related to the big win, normal pattern low probability, at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal big win, until the symbol variation is performed 100 times. High probability (after 100 symbol fluctuations, normal low probability), and at the end of the jackpot related to the probability variable jackpot, until the next jackpot game starts (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the jackpot) (For example, including the case of setting 5000 times). In addition, the state of special low probability and general high probability may be referred to as low probability short working hours.

Furthermore, the gaming state control means 155 controls the aforementioned special figure variation pattern derivation state. Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is roughly divided, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A corresponding to special figure low probability and general figure low probability, special figure corresponding to special figure low probability and general figure high probability There are a variation pattern derivation state B and a special figure variation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the special figure high probability and the normal figure high probability, and the special figure variation according to the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state except during the big hit game. A pattern derivation state is set.
The game state control means 155 generates an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after updating when the update of the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state occurs. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104, and determines an error state such as an abnormal state of the gaming machine 10 itself or a state in which a player is committing fraud, or a recovery from the error state. do. The main error control means 165 stores the control command (error command) indicating the determination result in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
The main error control means 165 can determine multiple types of error conditions. This embodiment is determined by the main error control means 165 or the sub error control means 230, such as an induced magnetic field detection error, a large winning opening fraudulent winning error, a large winning opening excessive winning error, a switch disconnection error, a door opening error, etc. It does not limit the types of error conditions.

In this specification, in order to make the explanation easier to understand, magnetic sensing error, path distribution error (ball clogging error), and right-handed error are exemplified as representative error states, and magnetic sensing error is the main error control means. 165 , and the path allocation error and the right hitting error are determined by the sub-error control means 230 . Of course, there is no restriction as to which of the main control board 100 or the first sub-control board 200 implements means for determining various error states.
In addition, the main error control means 165, in the event of an error state of high importance such as a magnetic sensing error, causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the shooting of game balls, and sends an error command to the main information storage means. A process other than storing in the transmission command storage area 160 may be executed.
The details of the determination processing of various error states will be described later.

When a control command (effect control command) is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 , the main command management means 170 transmits the control command to the first sub control board 200 .
In principle, each control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. FIG.

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 , a setting change means 177 , a setting confirmation means 178 and a playable state transition means 179 .
The recovery state setting means 176 determines the recovery state after power recovery based on whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of power failure immediately before the power recovery, and the state of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. A return state setting process is executed which is set based on a combination of modes of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power-on. In this process, the return state setting means 176 refers to various information in the area backed up in the RAM 103 .

The return state set by the processing includes a game stop state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a playable state (with or without RAM clear processing).
That is, the return state setting means 176 selects a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed, a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed, and a game ready state in which the game can be played, as the restoration state after the power is restored. Configurable. For this reason, the return state setting processing includes return state setting processing for abnormal state, return state setting processing for setting change state, return state setting processing for setting confirmation state, and return state setting processing for playable state, depending on the return state after power recovery. It is further subdivided into return state setting processing. Details of these processes will be described later.

The setting change unit 177 executes a setting change process that enables changing of setting values when the setting change state is set. Details of the processing will be described later.
The setting confirmation unit 178 executes setting confirmation processing that enables confirmation of setting values when the setting confirmation state is set. Details of the processing will be described later.
The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing when the playable state is set. Details of the processing will be described later.

The return state setting means 176 and the setting change means 177 execute RAM clear processing according to the RAM clear conditions. Therefore, the setting change unit 177 can also be called a RAM clear unit that performs RAM clear processing in accordance with the RAM clear condition in the setting change state.
In the RAM clearing process, specifically, the data stored in the area of the RAM 103 related to the game, excluding the area related to the setting value, is cleared. Here, clearing data in the RAM clearing process includes, for example, initializing various data (returning to initial values).

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for an area related to the game of the RAM 103 (an area different from the area related to the base value), the process of deriving the checksum of the area, storing the complement of the checksum, and A process is executed to turn ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed. Also, for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, similarly to the area related to the game in the RAM 103, a process of deriving the checksum of the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 and storing the complement of the checksum; Also, a process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that power-off processing has been executed for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is executed. Then, the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 and the base value-related backup information area of the RAM 103 to which such processing is applied, together with the game-related area of the RAM 103 and the base value-related area of the RAM 103, are also backed up.

The first sub-control board 200, as shown in FIG. and sub-command management means 270, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
The sub-information storage means 260 is a means for temporarily storing data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. is. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 .

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

The normal production control means 220 includes production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-suspension control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative pattern control means 226, and jackpot production control means 227. Prepare.
The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is transmitted.
Production mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into normal mode, low probability time saving mode, probability variable mode, normal mode in special figure variation pattern derivation state A, probability variation mode in special figure variation pattern derivation state B, special figure variation A low probability short working hours mode corresponds to the pattern derivation state C.

Effect route determination means 222, when a pre-determination command is transmitted, based on the result of pre-determination (special figure variation pattern in this embodiment) included in the command, corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation. Decide (set) the production route.
The production route is the production from the start to the end of the design variation, and defines the process of production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content is determined according to the production route corresponding to the symbol variation.

Sub-holding control means 223, when a holding command is received, based on the information of the special figure 1 holding counter and the special figure 2 holding counter included in the command, the holding display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 ), set effect data for displaying a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 1 pending counter and a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 2 pending counter.
It should be noted that the pending image is an image to be subjected to the pending prefetch effect that changes in various modes suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is transmitted.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target over one or more design variations before the design variation of the look-ahead target starts, and the design variation of the look-ahead target This is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

The performance content determination means 225 determines the content of performance to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the performance route already determined by the performance route determination means 222 when the variation start command is transmitted.
More specifically, the effect route determining means 222 selects the content of the effect (effect pattern) to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route by lottery or the like using the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route. decide. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative design stop designs (left design, middle design, Right symbol) is determined. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the final stop of the decorative symbols may simply be expressed as the stop of the decorative symbols.
The decorative patterns in this embodiment include a “1 pattern” imitating the number “1”, a “2 pattern” imitating the number “2”, a “3 pattern” imitating the number “3”, and a “3 pattern” imitating the number “3”. "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", and "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", and "7 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns", "4 patterns", and "6 patterns". Symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even numbered symbols”.

Also, the decorative design control means 226 determines the combination of decorative designs to be stopped in correspondence with the stop design of the special design. Specifically, pattern A and pattern a are associated with odd number patterns (for example, "1 pattern" - "1 pattern" - "1 pattern"), and pattern B and pattern a are associated with even number patterns ( For example, "2 patterns" - "2 patterns" - "2 patterns") are associated, and pattern C, pattern D and pattern c are associated with loose eyes (a combination of patterns that do not match any pattern).
In addition, when the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special symbol, it is not necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If it is a combination that does not increase the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped, in some cases (ratio lower than the ratio of the above-mentioned correspondence relationship), a combination of decoration symbols different from the above-mentioned correspondence relationship is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

A big win performance control means 227, when a big win start command is transmitted, determines the contents of the big win performance for notifying that the big win game is in progress based on the information or the like included in the command. Incidentally, the big win effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read performance data includes performance data relating to images and sounds, an image control command relating to images and sounds is generated based on the performance data, and the commands are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. store in

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing an error effect according to the error effect pattern. If the read performance data includes performance data related to images and sounds, an image control command related to images and sounds is generated based on the performance data, and the commands are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. do.

Also, as described above, in this embodiment, the sub-error control means 230 independently determines the above-described error state independently of the main error control means 165 . Specifically, the sub-error control means 230 determines a path allocation error (ball clogging error) and a right-handed hitting error, and when it is determined that these error states exist, it reads effect data for executing an error effect. The details of the error state determination processing by the sub-error control means 230 will be described later. Of course, the sub-error control means 230 may not perform such error state determination, and may further determine other error states.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the effect lamp 35, and the effect corresponding to the effect lamp 35 is added to the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 or the sub-error control means 230. If there is data, the lamp control data is read out based on the performance data, and the read lamp control data is transmitted to the performance lamp 35 .

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82, and the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is applied to the movable accessory. When there is corresponding effect data, the movable control data is read out based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 .

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and stores the transmission command in the sub information storage means 260. If an image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . In principle, each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

<Aspect of Setting Key Switch 42 and Aspect of RAM Clear Switch 43>
Next, before describing the details of the return state setting process described above, the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a combination pattern of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43. As shown in FIG.

First, each of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 has a displacement portion (not shown) that is displaced from one position to the other and a sensor (not shown) that detects the displacement portion at any position. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 can grasp the mode of each switch based on the detection result of the sensor.

The setting key switch 42 is, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d), a switch that can be operated while the setting key 600 is inserted. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b), the setting key switch 42 is turned off when the insertion opening for inserting the setting key 600 is vertically long. As shown in FIGS. 10(c) and 10(d), the ON state is obtained by rotating the insertion port from the OFF state clockwise by 90 degrees toward the insertion surface so that the insertion port becomes horizontally long.
It is preferable that the setting key switch 42 allows insertion and removal of the setting key 600 in the OFF state, and prevents the setting key 600 from being removed in the ON state. According to this, it is possible to easily confirm whether the setting key switch 42 is in the ON state or the OFF state, and it is possible to prevent erroneous operation.
Therefore, the OFF state of the setting key switch 42 is irrelevant whether the setting key 600 is inserted or not.
The setting key switch 42 can hold the displacement portion in each of the OFF state position and the ON state position without requiring an external force.

Also, the RAM clear switch 43 is operated by pressing the upper surface of the switch. Specifically, the RAM clear switch 43 is turned off in the state shown in FIGS. It is turned on when it is pushed down.
The RAM clear switch 43 biases and holds the displacement portion in the OFF state (protruding state). Therefore, in the OFF position, the RAM clear switch 43 can hold the displacement portion without external force, while in the ON position, the displacement portion cannot be held without external force. ing.

As described above, the first operating means (setting key switch 42) can be moved from one of the first position (OFF state position) and the second position (ON state position) to the other position. It comprises a first displacement part that can be displaced, and holds the first displacement part at each of the first position and the second position without requiring an external force, and a second operation means ( The RAM clear switch 43) has a second displacement portion that can be displaced from one of the third position (OFF state position) and the fourth position (ON state position) to the other position. In other words, the second displacement portion is held by being biased to the third position.

Here, as described above, when the RAM clear switch 43 is in the OFF state, it can hold the displacement portion without requiring an external force. Although it is preferable to be configured so that it cannot be held, such a configuration is not necessarily required. For example, like the setting key switch 42, the RAM clear switch 43 may be configured so that the displacement portion can be held in the ON position without requiring an external force.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first operation means (setting key switch 42) is switched from one of the first position (OFF position) and the second position (ON position) to the other position. a first displacement part that can be displaced to a position, and holding the first displacement part at each of the first position and the second position without requiring an external force; The means (RAM clear switch 43) has a second displacement part that can be displaced from one of the third position (OFF position) and the fourth position (ON position) to the other position. In other words, it is prepared.

FIG. 10(a) shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is off and the RAM clear switch 43 is off. Although the details will be described later, for example, this state is when power is restored, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration (details will be described later), and the state at the time of power interruption immediately before (the state at the time of power interruption corresponding to the power restoration) ) is in the playable state, the RAM clearing process is not executed, and the gameable state is set as the return state.
FIG. 10B shows a state where the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. Although the details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality when the power is restored, and the state at the time of the power interruption immediately before is a game-enabled state, RAM clear processing is executed, In addition, a playable state is set as the return state.
FIG. 10(c) shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. Although the details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality, and the state at the time of the power failure immediately before was the game-enabled state, the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. set.
FIG. 10(d) shows a state where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. Although the details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality, and the state at the time of the power failure immediately before was the game-enabled state, the setting change state is set as the return state. set.

As described above, the return state set in this embodiment is determined by a combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery.
That is, in the gaming machine 10, the first mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), the second mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON) OFF), a third mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), and a fourth mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). In other words, each of them is specified by a combination of the position of the first displacement portion and the position of the second displacement portion.
The details of the relationship between the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at power recovery and the set recovery state will be described later.

<Regarding error state determination processing in setting change state, setting confirmation state, and playable state>
Here, the error state determination processing in the main error control means 165 or the sub-error control means 230 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an error state, a state of the gaming machine 10 in which each error state can be determined, and an error notification mode corresponding to each error state according to the present embodiment.
As described above, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are states set by the return state setting means 176, and the playable state is set by the return state setting means 176, the setting change means 177, or the setting confirmation means 178. state.

The error states illustrated in FIG. 11 are notified with priority as they are indicated in the upper row, and when two types of error states are determined at the same timing, the error state corresponds to the upper error state. An error notification is given priority over an error notification corresponding to a lower error state.
Various error notifications are made in a predetermined manner by notification processing means (effect display device 80, speaker 33, effect lamp 35, etc.) determined according to the type of error state.
That is, some or all (at least some) of the error states determined by the abnormality determination means (main error control means 165 and sub-error control means 230) are given priority, and the notification processing means is determined, it can be said that notification corresponding to the abnormal state with a high priority is performed.
The error state shown in FIG. 11 is a specific example, and the gaming machine 10 may be configured to notify an error state not shown here, or may notify a part of the error state shown here. may be configured to disable. Also, the content of the error notification shown in FIG. 11 is a specific example, and the gaming machine 10 may notify the same error state in another notification mode.

Hereinafter, the determination processing of each error state and the error notification mode shown in FIG. 11 will be described. However, the following error state determination processing and error notification mode are merely examples, and are not limited to the contents of the following description.

A magnetic sensing error is an error condition that occurs when it is determined that a so-called magnetic goto is taking place. For example, based on the output signal from the magnetic sensor 77, the main error control means 165 determines that there is a magnetic sensing error when magnetism of a predetermined intensity is detected continuously for a predetermined period of time. When the main error control means 165 determines that there is a magnetic sensing error, the main error control means 165 stores an error command including information specifying the magnetic sensing error in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 . The error command is thereby sent to the first sub-control board 200 .

When an error command including information specifying a magnetic sensing error is received by the first sub-control board 200, the sub-error control means 230 reads effect data for executing the error effect of the notification mode shown in FIG. Based on the read effect data, the following error notification (effect) is performed.
(b) Displaying that a magnetic sensing error has occurred on the entire screen of the main display section 81 .
(b) Output the voice "The magnetic sensor has reacted" from the speaker 33 through the error voice channel, and silence the other voice channels at that time.
(C) The effect lamp 35a of the upper frame is blinked in yellow, and the effect lamps 35b and 35c of the side frames are blinked in red.
Additionally, a security signal is output.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward devices (data display machine, hall computer) outside the gaming machine 10 .

The route distribution error is a state in which the distribution member 68 does not restrict the flow of game balls to the passage route 58b even though the distribution member solenoid 66B is not operated (the state in FIG. 6(b)). It is an error condition caused by a stuck ball error. For example, the main error control means 165 can determine whether or not the distribution member solenoid 66B is not activated based on the information from the electric accessory control means 150. In addition, the main error control means 165, based on the output signal from the distribution member sensor 72C, the state where the distribution member 68 does not restrict the flow of the game ball to the passage path 58b (Fig. 6 (b) state).

The main error control means 165 is such that when the distribution member solenoid 66B is not activated, the distribution member 68 does not restrict the flow of game balls to the passage path 58b (the state in FIG. 6(b)) for a specified period of time. Each time, an error command including information specifying the route allocation error is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 . The error command is thereby sent to the first sub-control board 200 . For example, the specified time mentioned above is set to 1500 ms.
On the other hand, the main error control means 165 restores the state (the state of FIG. 6A) in which the distribution member 68 regulates the flow of game balls to the passage path 58b when the distribution member solenoid 66B is not activated. When it is detected, an error command including designation information for canceling the route allocation error is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

When the first sub-control board 200 receives an error command including information specifying a route allocation error, the sub-error control means 230 counts the number of times the error command is received. The sub-error control means 230 determines that there is a route allocation error state when the counted number of times is equal to or greater than the specified number of times. For example, the specified number of times used to determine the route allocation error state is set to three. On the other hand, when the first sub-control board 200 receives an error command including information specifying route allocation error cancellation, the sub-error control means 230 determines that the path allocation error state has been recovered.
When the sub-error control means 230 determines that the route distribution error state exists, it reads effect data for executing the error effect of the notification mode shown in FIG. 11 . Then, based on the read effect data, the following error notification (effect) is performed.
(b) The main display section 81 is caused to display a belt-like message indicating that a route allocation error has occurred.
(b) Output the voice "Fraud has been detected" from the speaker 33 through the error voice channel, and silence the other voice channels at that time.
(C) The effect lamp 35a of the upper frame is blinked in blue, and the effect lamps 35b and 35c of the side frames are blinked in red.
Also, at this time, a security signal is output.
Such error notification is continued until it is determined that the route distribution error state has been recovered. In addition, if it is determined that the route allocation error state has been recovered within a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) after the error notification (effect) is started, after the error notification is continued for the specified time, may be terminated.

A right-handed error is an error state that occurs when the number of detections of a right-handed operation in the left-handed recommended state exceeds a specified number (for example, 15 times). If the right-handed operation is performed for a long time in the left-handed recommended state, the possibility of cheating by the player increases, so a right-handed hit error is determined to detect such cheating.
The main error control means 165 detects, as a non-recommended right-handed operation, a right-handed operation performed in the left-handed recommended state. For example, the main error control means 165 can specify whether or not the left-handed recommended state based on the special figure lottery state or the normal figure lottery state controlled by the gaming state control means 155 . In addition, the main error control means 165 can detect that the game ball has passed through the gate 63 based on the signal from the gate sensor 74 . Since the gate 63 is provided in the second flow path Y, when the game ball passes through the gate 63, there is a high possibility that a right-handed operation is being performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the passage of the game ball to the gate 63 is detected by the gate sensor 74, it is determined that a right-handed operation has been performed. However, the detection method of the right-handed operation by the main error control means 165 is not limited to such an example. The main error control means 165 may detect the right-handed operation by detecting passage of the game ball through the second flow path Y using various sensors provided in the second flow path Y, or may A right-handed operation can also be detected based on the amount (rotational angle).

When the non-recommended right-handed operation is detected, the main error control means 165 generates an error command including information specifying the right-handed error, and stores the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. . The error command is thereby sent to the first sub-control board 200 .
As a result, in the present embodiment, every time the game ball passing through the gate 63 is detected in the left-handed recommended state, an error command including information specifying a right-handed error is sent to the first sub-control board 200. will be
It should be noted that the main error control means 165 may detect that a left-hand hitting operation is performed in the right-hand hitting recommended state as a non-recommended left-hand hitting operation.

When the first sub-control board 200 receives an error command including information specifying a right-handed error, the sub-error control means 230 counts the number of times the command is received. Here, the sub-error control means 230 may clear (set to zero) the number of receptions when a specified time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the last time an error command including information specifying a right-handed error was received. However, when it is detected that the game state has shifted to a game state in which a right-hand shot is recommended by another control command (production control command, etc.), the number of receptions may be cleared.

The sub-error control means 230 determines that there is a right-handed error state when the counted number of receptions is equal to or greater than the specified number of times. The sub-error control means 230 recovers from the right-handed error state when the reception interval of the error command including the designation information of the right-handed error exceeds the specified time (10 seconds) after judging that the right-handed error state exists. I judge.
The sub-error control means 230 reads effect data for executing the error effect of the notification mode shown in FIG. Then, based on the read effect data, the following error notification (effect) is performed.
(b) The main display section 81 is caused to display a belt-like message indicating that the player should return to left-handed hitting.
(b) Output an error sound from the speaker 33 through the error audio channel, while muting the other audio channels.
(C) The effect lamp 35a of the upper frame is blinked in blue, and the effect lamps 35b and 35c of the side frames are blinked in red.
The display on the main display portion 81 is started when it is determined that the player is in a right-hand hitting error state, and then continues until it is determined that the right-hand hitting error state has been recovered. That is, the error display related to the right hitting error is displayed for 10 seconds at the shortest. The same applies to the sound related to the right hit error, which is displayed for 30 seconds at the shortest.
Also, even if the number of right-handed errors exceeds the prescribed number, no security signal is output. This is because a right-handed error can be caused by ignorance of the recommended operation or by an erroneous operation, so transmitting the security signal each time would rather be complicated.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the magnetic sensing error can be determined in any of the game ready state, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. It is not determined in the change state and the setting confirmation state, and can be determined only in the playable state.
A magnetic sensing error can be reported with priority over a path distribution error and a right-handed error, that is, it is a high-priority error state.
Thus, the error state determined in the gaming machine 10 (main error control means 165 and sub-error control means 230) can be determined in any of the setting change state, setting confirmation state, and playable state. The type of error state and the type of error state that can be determined only when the game is in the playable state are included.
In addition, the error state (magnetic sensing error) that can be determined in the setting change state or setting confirmation state is higher than the error state (setting change state and setting confirmation state) that can be determined only in the playable state. are given priority.
In the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, although the game cannot be advanced, an error state with a high level of abnormality such as fraudulent behavior such as so-called magnetic goto can occur.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by detecting an error state with a higher priority in the setting change state or in the setting confirmation state, Error conditions can be detected properly.

As described above, a magnetic sensing error that can be determined in any of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the playable state is determined by the main error control means 165 realized by the main control board 100, and is determined in the playable state. A path distribution error and a right-handed error that can be determined only when the ball is pressed are determined by the sub-error control means 230 implemented by the first sub-control board 200 .
On the other hand, the magnetic sensing error is an error that is directly linked to cheating, and the route allocation error and right-handed hitting error may be cheating, but it cannot be said that it is necessarily the case. state.
For this reason, it can be said that an error state with a higher possibility of fraudulent act (goto act) is given a higher priority and is judged not only in the playable state but also in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. . Furthermore, an error state that can be determined even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is determined by means realized by the main control board 100, and an error state that can be determined only in the playable state is determined by the first sub control board 200 can also be distinguished by being determined by a means implemented in
By doing so, it is possible to perform control so that the game cannot proceed when an error state that can be determined even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state occurs.

<Regarding return state setting processing and processing according to the set return state>
Next, the details of the return state setting process executed by the return state setting means 176 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a flow of a return state setting process;
In the return state setting process shown in FIG. The backup information area related to the base value of is referred to.

First, in the first step S101, a RAM abnormality check is executed.
In the RAM abnormality check, it is checked whether or not there is an abnormality in each of the areas of the RAM 103 related to the game and the areas of the RAM 103 related to the base value. Specifically, the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 or the backup information area of the RAM 103 related to the base value is referenced to determine whether or not the backup flag corresponding to the target area is ON. is ON, the checksum of the target area (area containing the complement of the checksum at the time of power failure) is derived, and if the calculation result is 0, the target area is normal. Otherwise, the target region is determined to be abnormal.
In the description of the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the RAM 103 being abnormal means that the area of the RAM 103 related to the game is abnormal.

In step S103, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the game-related area of the RAM 103. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, it is determined whether or not the setting value is within the normal range (1 to 3). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S107, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. move on.
In step S107, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of power failure immediately before is a game stop state. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if the condition is not satisfied, step S111. proceed to

In step S109, when there is an abnormality at the time of power restoration (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, when the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is a game stop state), the abnormal state for setting the return state When the return state setting process is executed, the return state setting process ends. The details of the abnormal state return state setting process will be described later.

In step S111, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of the power failure just before is the setting change state. proceed to
In step S113, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration (if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103, the set value is normal, and the state at the time of the power failure just before is not the game stop state), and the state at the time of the power failure just before is set. A return state setting process for setting change state for setting a return state in the changed state is executed, and the return state setting process is terminated. The details of the return state setting process in the setting change state will be described later.

In step S115, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of the power failure just before is the setting confirmation state. proceed to
In step S117, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the immediately preceding power failure is the setting confirmation state, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed, and the return state setting process is executed. finish. The details of the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state will be described later.
In step S119, a return state setting process for a game-ready state is executed to set a return state when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the previous power failure is a game-ready state, and the return state setting process is executed. finish. The details of the game ready state return state setting process will be described later.

Next, using FIG. 13, the details of the abnormal state return state setting process executed in step S109 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the flow of the abnormal state return state setting process.

In the first step S201, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213.
In step S203, it is determined whether or not the middle frame open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205. to step S213.
In step S205, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S211. .

In step S209, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared (initialized).
As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is an abnormality in the area related to the game of the RAM 103 and also in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared. However, if there is an abnormality in the base value area of the RAM 103 (regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103), the base value area of the RAM 103 may be cleared.
Further, the determination of whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 may be executed immediately before step S209.

In step S211, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the abnormal state return state setting process ends.

In step S213, the main control board monitor 97 is caused to display "E1" indicating that the game is stopped due to an abnormality in the RAM 103. FIG.
In step S215, a game stop state is set, and execution of subsequent processes is stopped.
Thus, when there is an abnormality at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set except when the setting change state is set.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the return state setting process in the setting change state will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the flow of the return state setting process in the setting change state.

At the first step S301, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
In step S303, it is determined whether or not the middle frame open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S305. to step S309.
In step S305, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309.

In step S307, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process for the setting change state ends.

In step S309, the main control board monitor 97 is caused to display "E2" indicating that the game is stopped due to something other than an abnormality in the RAM 103.
In step S311, a game stop state is set, and execution of subsequent processes is stopped.
In this way, similarly to the case where there is an abnormality at the time of power restoration, when the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the setting change state, the game stop state is set except when the setting change state is set. It will happen.

Next, the details of the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state will be described with reference to FIG. 15 . FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the flow of the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state.

At the first step S401, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
In step S403, it is determined whether or not the middle frame open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S405. to step S409.
In step S405, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S407, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S409.

In step S407, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state ends.

In step S409, the security signal is turned ON.
In the following description, turning on the security signal means starting to output the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal.

In step S411, part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set values) is cleared.
In step S413, a playable state is set, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state ends. It should be noted that when the playable state is set, the state is shifted to the playable state after a playable state transition process, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S415, it is determined whether or not the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open). If so, the process proceeds to step S413.
In step S417, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S419, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S413.

In step S419, the setting confirmation state is set, and the return state setting process for the setting confirmation state ends.

As described above, on the premise that there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, if the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state, any one of the setting change state, the playable state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the return state setting processing in the playable state will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the flow of the return state setting process when in a playable state.

At the first step S501, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
In step S503, it is determined whether or not the middle frame open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S505. to step S509.
In step S505, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S507, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S509.

In step S507, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting processing in the playable state ends.

In step S509, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S511, part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set values) is cleared.
In step S513, a playable state is set, and the return state setting process for playable state ends. It should be noted that when the playable state is set, the state is shifted to the playable state after a playable state transition process, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S515, it is determined whether or not the middle frame open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S517, and the condition is not satisfied If so, the process proceeds to step S513.
In step S517, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S519, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S513.

In step S519, the setting confirmation state is set, and the return state setting processing in the playable state ends.

As described above, on the premise that there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, if the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the game-enabled state, any one of the setting change state, the game-enabled state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the return state setting process (playable state return state setting process) executed when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the previous power failure is the game possible state is This processing is the same as the return state setting processing (return state setting processing in setting confirmation state) that is executed when there is no abnormality when the power is turned on and the state at the time of the previous power interruption is the setting confirmation state.
As described above, in this embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can be set only when power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to stabilize the game control.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the setting of the setting confirmation state is permitted when the power is restored, but the setting of the setting confirmation state is prohibited except when the power is restored.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the details of the setting change process executed when the setting change state is set will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a flow of setting change processing. The setting change process shown in FIG. 17 is executed by the setting change means 177. FIG.

In the first step S601, it is determined whether the setting value is within the normal range (1 to 3), and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S605, and if the condition is not satisfied, step Proceed to S603.
In step S603, 1 is set to the setting value.
In this embodiment, even if there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, if the setting value is within the normal range, the processing is not executed. good.

In step S605, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S607, a setting change command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of main information storage means 160).
This command is a command for making the first sub-control board 200 notify that the setting is being changed using the main display section 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, and the like.

In step S608, the current set values stored in the game area of the RAM 103 are copied to the display buffer. The display buffer is located in an area of the RAM 103 different from the area related to games.
In step S609, the main control board monitor 97 is caused to display the current set values copied to the display buffer.

At step S611, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 has been turned from off to on. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S613.
It should be noted that in the determination, whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON may be added, and if both conditions are satisfied, the process may proceed to step S613.

In step S613, the setting value of the display buffer is changed. Specifically, 1 is added to the set value at that time, and 1 is set to the set value when the set value exceeds 3.
Since the setting value of the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, when the setting value is changed, the setting value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is also changed.

In step S615, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 has changed from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S617.
In step S616, the setting value of the game area of the RAM 103 is updated with the setting value of the display buffer. As a result, the set value changed by pressing the RAM clear switch 43 is confirmed.

In step S617, the displayed set values are hidden.
In step S619, part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set values) is cleared.

In step S621, a playable state is set, and the setting change process ends. It should be noted that when the playable state is set, the state is shifted to the playable state after a playable state transition process, which will be described later, is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the settings that are set when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (more precisely, when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON and the setting key switch is ON). In the change state, the set value is changed (added) each time the RAM clear switch 43 is operated (the RAM clear switch 43 is changed from OFF to ON). Therefore, when the setting value cannot be changed due to the failure of the RAM clear switch 43, the setting change state itself can be prevented from being set.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, in the setting change state, the second displacement portion (the displacement portion of the RAM clear switch 43) changes from the third position (OFF position) to the fourth position (ON position). ), the set values are changed according to a predetermined order. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the set value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is changed in accordance with the operation of the RAM clear switch 43, and the setting key switch 42 is turned off from ON to change the setting value. The set value thus set is determined (stored in the game-related area of the RAM 103).

Next, details of the setting confirmation process executed when the setting confirmation state is set will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the flow of setting confirmation processing. The setting confirmation process shown in FIG. 18 is executed by the setting confirmation means 178 .

In the first step S701, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S703, a setting confirmation command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160).
This command is a command for causing the first sub-control board 200 to notify that the settings are being checked using the main display section 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, and the like.

In step S704, the current set values stored in the game area of the RAM 103 are copied to the display buffer. The display buffer is as described above.
In step S705, the main control board monitor 97 is caused to display the current set values copied to the display buffer.
In the example of FIG. 18, the setting value of the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, but the setting value stored in the game area of the RAM 103 may be displayed as it is during the setting confirmation process.

In step S707, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch has changed from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S709. to run.

In step S709, the setting value is hidden.
In step S711, a playable state is set, and the setting confirmation process is terminated. It should be noted that when the playable state is set, the state is shifted to the playable state after a playable state transition process, which will be described later, is executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting key switch changes from ON to OFF in the setting confirmation state, the state is terminated. In this case, it is possible to make it difficult to end the setting confirmation state by mistake.
Therefore, in the setting confirmation state, when the first displacement portion (the displacement portion of the setting key switch 42) is displaced from the second position (the ON position) to the first position (the OFF position), the setting In other words, the confirmation state is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, details of the playable state transition processing executed when the playable state is set will be described. Note that FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the flow of the playable state transition processing. The playable state transition processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed by the playable state transition means 179 .

In the first step S801, it is determined whether or not the security signal is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S803, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S803, the security signal is turned off.
In this embodiment, the security signal is turned off without considering the elapsed time after the security signal is turned on. In this case, the next process (step S805) may not be executed until the time elapses after the security signal is turned ON.

In step S805, the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. FIG.
The manner in which the base values are displayed on the main control board monitor 97 will be described later. The base value may also be copied to the display buffer and displayed on the main control board monitor 97 via the display buffer.

In step S807, the device is initialized.
Specifically, the transmission of a launch permission command for permitting the launch of game balls to the payout control board 400, the setting of a state in which the entry of balls into each winning hole is valid, and the activation of the random number circuit 105. Executes processing such as setting data.

In step S809, a state return command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160), and the playable state transition processing is terminated.
This command is a command for notifying the first sub-control board 200 that the main control board 100 has enabled the game to proceed, and the command includes the state at the time of the immediately preceding power failure, It includes information that can identify the presence or absence of a return state before the state is set, and the type of return state.

Next, the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for each state.
As shown in FIG. 20, the main control board monitor 97 is composed of four 7-segment displays (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "7-segment") arranged continuously in the horizontal direction, and each 7-segment display A dot-shaped LED is provided at the lower right of the . When displaying each piece of information, each piece of information is displayed right-justified.

More specifically, the current set value is displayed using the rightmost 7 segments, and the type of game stop state is displayed using the rightmost 7 segments and the second 7 segments from the right. In addition, regarding the display of the base value, "bL.", which indicates that the base value is displayed, is indicated by a dot at the bottom right of the leftmost 7-segment, the second 7-segment from the left, and the second 7-segment from the left. The derived base value is displayed using the rightmost 7-segment and the second 7-segment from the right. If the base value exceeds 100, it is displayed as "bL.99."
In addition, unless otherwise specified, the “display of the base value” in the present embodiment includes display indicating that the base value is displayed (display of “bL.”) and display of the base value itself. refers to doing

Here, the display capable of specifying the current set value and the display capable of specifying the type of the game stop state are not limited to the mode in the present embodiment, and various modes may be adopted as long as they are different modes. good.
Further, as described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and in the game stop state, the type of the game stop state is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and each display is displayed. The displayed period matches the period in which the corresponding return state is set, but may be displayed as part of the period in which the corresponding return state is set.

In addition, although the explanation regarding the base value is omitted, from the initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) until the number of out balls reaches 300 (the number of out balls is 0 to 300). 299 range), "bL.--" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 (the base value itself is not displayed), and in the range of 300 to 60000 out balls, the main control board monitor 97 is displayed in real time. Display the base value and blink "bL." in any range. On the other hand, in the range of 60001 or more out balls, as described above, the base value derived in the preceding section is displayed, and "bL." Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the base value area of the RAM 103 has been cleared by whether or not the display of the base value is always lit (whether it is blinking) or whether or not the base value is displayed.
When "bL."
In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify by the presence or absence of blinking, but any method can be adopted as long as it is a method that can be identified by the difference in the lighting mode including the presence or absence of blinking, such as changing the lighting color. may

In addition, the threshold for the number of out-balls that defines the period for displaying "bL.--" from the first power-on is not limited to 300, and the number of out-balls that defines one section for deriving the base value (in this embodiment, , 60000), any value less than 10% may be adopted.
The number of out balls that define one section for deriving the base value is not limited to 60,000, but 60,000 (the number of balls launched per business day at a launch speed of about 100 per minute (100 x 60 (minutes) x 10 (hours) )), any value may be adopted.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the base value is displayed immediately after the setting value displayed in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state is hidden (after a period of time that the player cannot recognize). Alternatively, the display of the base value may be started after a period of time that the player can recognize after the setting value is hidden. Note that the base value once displayed will continue to be displayed until a power failure occurs.

<Regarding the state of the game machine 10 when power is restored, including the return state>
As described above, the state of the game machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the recovery state in this embodiment includes whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before, and the state of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power recovery. In the following description, these conditions and the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery will be organized and described using tables shown in FIGS. 21 to 24. FIG.

FIG. 21 shows the operation of the game machine 10 when power is restored when there is an abnormality (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, when the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is a game stop state). FIG. 22 is a table summarizing states, and FIG. 22 is a table summarizing the states of the game machine 10 when power is restored when there is no abnormality when power is restored and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is a setting change state. 23 is a table showing the state of the game machine 10 when power is restored when there is no abnormality when power is restored and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state, and FIG. 10 is a table summarizing the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration when there is no abnormality and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the state in which the game can be played.
In the flow described above, the modes and states are referred to in the order of the mode of the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76, and the mode of the setting key switch 42. For example, any order may be adopted without being limited to this order.
21, 22, 23, and 24 show the execution order of the RAM clearing process, the setting of the return state, and the display on the main control board monitor 97 in the state of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored. Therefore, in some cases, RAM clear processing or display on the main control board monitor 97 is executed after the return state is set, and in other cases, RAM clear processing is executed. After execution, a return state may be set.

FIG. 21A shows a case where there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 and the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open) when power is restored (the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is irrelevant. , referred to as “Case 1”).
More specifically, in Case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 21(a)), the RAM clear process is not executed, and the system returns. A game stop state is set as the state, and "E1" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. FIG.
Similarly, in case 1, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 21A), and if the setting key switch 42 is ON and Also when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 21(a)), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 displays "E1 ” is displayed.
On the other hand, in Case 1, if the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 21(a)), the RAM clearing process is executed, and the return state is reached. , and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

FIG. 21(b) shows a case where the RAM 103 has an abnormality and the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in a closed state) when power is restored (the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is irrelevant. , referred to as “case 2”).
In case 2, regardless of the states of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is the same. Specifically, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 21B), the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 21B), the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 21B), and In either case when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 21(b)), the RAM clearing process is not executed and the system returns to the return state. , and "E1" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 22(a), there is no abnormality when power is restored (the RAM 103 is normal), the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the setting change state, and the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON ( The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration in the case where the middle frame 17 is in the open state (hereinafter referred to as “Case 3”) is shown.
Specifically, in Case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 22A), the RAM clear processing is not executed. , the game stop state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 3, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 22A), and if the setting key switch 42 is ON and Also when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 22(a)), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 displays "E2 ” is displayed.
On the other hand, in Case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 22(a)), RAM clear processing is executed, and the reset state is set. A setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

Thus, in Case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 22A), and when the setting key switch 42 is OFF, And when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 22(a)), that is, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting change state, and the middle frame door is open. When the sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), the game stop state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the playable state in a state in which the setting change state has not been completed.

Further, in this embodiment, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 22), the game stop state is set as the return state. be. Therefore, even if the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 becomes substantially difficult due to power restoration (power failure recovery, etc.) at unforeseen timing, the game stop state can be set.

In FIG. 22(b), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting change state, and the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state). (hereinafter referred to as “Case 4”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration is shown.
In case 4, regardless of the states of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is the same. Specifically, in Case 4, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 22B), the setting key switch 42 is OFF and When the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 22B), when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 22B) ), and when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right in FIG. 22(b)), the RAM clear processing is executed. First, the game stop state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 23(a), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON at the time of power restoration (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). (hereinafter referred to as “Case 5”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration is shown.
Specifically, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear processing is not executed. , a playable state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 23A), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game is returned to the return state. The enable state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern at the bottom left of FIG. 23(a)), the RAM clear processing is not executed, and the reset state is assumed. A setting confirmation state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 23(a)), RAM clear processing is executed, and the reset state is set. A setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

As described above, in this embodiment, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (pattern on the lower right in FIG. 23A), the return state is set to The configuration change state is set. Therefore, the flow from the setting confirmation state to the setting change state can be made smooth.
Further, in this embodiment, in Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 23A), the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. is set. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.
Further, in this embodiment, in Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 23A), RAM clear processing is executed. First, the playable state is set as the return state, but in this case, the first sub-control board 200, the effect lamp 35, the speaker 33, and at least one of the effect display device 80 is used for error notification. may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unauthorized setting confirmation.

In FIG. 23(b), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state, and at the time of power restoration, the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state). (hereinafter referred to as “case 6”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration is shown.
Specifically, in Case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 23(b)), the RAM clear processing is not executed. , a playable state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 23B), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game is returned to the return state. The enable state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 23(b)), the RAM clear processing is not executed, and the reset state is assumed. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 23(b)), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .

In FIG. 24(a), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the state in which the game can be played, and at the time of power restoration, the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). (hereinafter referred to as “Case 7”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration is shown.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 24(a)), the RAM clearing process is not executed, and the game can be played in the return state. The state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 24A), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game is returned to the return state. The enable state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 24A), the RAM clear processing is not executed, and the reset state is assumed. A setting confirmation state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 24(a)), the RAM clear processing is executed, and the reset state is set. A setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

As described above, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) of the game machine 10 is in the state where the game is available at the time of power failure, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first mode. In the first case (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON) (lower right pattern in FIG. 24A), the setting change state is set and In the second case where the state is the playable state and the mode of the operation means when the power is restored to the power failure is the second mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF) ( In the lower left pattern of FIG. 24( a ), the setting confirmation state is set, the state at the time of power failure is the playable state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power failure is the third mode ( In the third case where the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 24(a)), the playable state is set, and the In the fourth case (FIG. 24), the mode of the operation means is the fourth mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF) when the power is restored after the power failure. In (a) upper left pattern), the playable state is set. In the third case, the playable state is set after the RAM clearing process is executed. is set to a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process.
By doing so, it is possible to select the restoration state at the time of power restoration according to the mode of the operating means at the time of power restoration, and the selection can be made smoothly.

In all cases including case 7, the return state corresponding to the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is limited to the corresponding relationship of this embodiment. However, as in the present embodiment, a combination including at least the ON state of the RAM clear switch 43 is associated with the return state in which the RAM clear process is executed, thereby preventing an erroneous RAM clear process from occurring. can be suppressed.
That is, in the gaming machine 10, the first mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON) and the third mode (setting The key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. It is specified by a combination that includes.
Similarly, as in the present embodiment, the setting confirmation process may correspond to a combination that includes at least the ON state of the setting key switch 42 .
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the second mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), the first displacement portion (the displacement portion of the setting key switch 42) is in the second position. In other words, it is specified by a combination including at least being (ON position).

In FIG. 24(b), there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the state where the game can be played, and at the time of power recovery, the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state). (hereinafter referred to as “Case 8”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration is shown.
In Case 8, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 24(b)), the RAM clearing process is not executed, and the game can be played as a return state. The state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 24B), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game is returned to the return state. The enable state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 24(b)), the RAM clear processing is not executed, and the reset state is assumed. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 24(b)), the RAM clear processing is executed, and the reset state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .

As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the game-enabled state, the state of the middle frame door sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) The return state to be set differs depending on the
In particular, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, and the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the game-enabled state, and when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the middle frame door is opened. When the sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), the setting change state is set, and when the middle frame open sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), the game is possible. Set state. Furthermore, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the state where the game is possible, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the middle frame is opened. Regardless of the state of the door sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17), the game ready state is set.
By doing so, setting of inappropriate setting change state is prohibited, while inappropriate RAM clear processing is permitted. Thus, it is possible to improve operability of RAM clear processing while preventing unauthorized setting change. .
That is, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) of the game machine 10 is the first case, and the opening/closing body (middle frame 17) is opened at the time of power restoration (Fig. 24(a) ), the setting change state is set, while in the first case and when the opening/closing body is closed when the power is restored (pattern at the lower right of FIG. 24(b)), sets the playable state, and in the third case (upper right pattern in FIG. 24(a), upper right pattern in FIG. 24(b)), it is determined whether or not the opening/closing body is open when power is restored. Regardless, it sets the playable state.

In addition, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, when the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the game-enabled state, and when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the middle frame is opened. When the door sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), RAM clear processing is executed.
By doing so, it is possible to avoid maintaining an advantageous state when there is a possibility that an unauthorized setting change is attempted.
That is, in the gaming machine 10, in the first case and when the opening/closing member (middle frame 17) is closed at the time of power restoration (pattern on the lower right in FIG. 24(b)), RAM clear processing is performed. After being executed, a playable state is set.

<Regarding error notification (effect) during setting change state and setting confirmation state>
As described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, it is possible to determine a magnetic sensing error, and when a magnetic sensing error is determined, an error notification (effect) corresponding to the magnetic sensing error This is executed by the display unit 81, the speaker 33, and the production lamp 35).
On the other hand, when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set by the return state setting means 176, the setting change command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200. The notification processing means (main display unit 81, speaker 33, effect lamp 35) informs that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked.
25 and 26, the operation sequence of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state can occur will be described in detail.
When the setting change state can occur, as described above, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON in the case 3 shown in FIG. This includes the case 5 where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
23(a), the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. This includes the case 7 where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an operation sequence of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored in the setting change state.
In the power-off state, the main control board monitor 97 is turned off, no security signal is output, and various sensors (including switches and the like) are all disabled.
When power is restored from such a state (Sq13), the gaming machine 10 enters a boot state. In the boot state, the CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and other energized CPUs of various boards perform initial processing to enable execution of the various processes described above.
This initial processing includes processing such as activation of a specific sensor and reading of its state (Sq14). The specific sensor includes at least a sensor (the magnetic sensor 77 in this embodiment) that is the source of an error state that can be determined in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the setting key switch 42, and the RAM clear switch 43. included. Note that sensors, switches, etc. other than the specific sensor remain disabled until the gaming machine 10 becomes ready for play.

Since the read state of the setting key switch 42 is ON (Sq11) and the state of the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (Sq12), the setting change state is set by the return state setting means 176 when the initial processing is completed. be. As a result, the gaming machine 10 shifts from the boot state to the setting change state.
When the setting change state is set, the setting change processing (setting change means 177) shown in FIG. 17 is executed. As a result, a security signal is output, the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and a setting change command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. FIG. By this setting change command, the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, and the effect lamp 35 are used to notify that the setting is being changed.
In the setting change state, by operating the RAM clear switch 43, the setting value of the display buffer is changed, and the setting value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is changed sequentially.

After that, when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq15), as described above, the setting value of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 is updated with the setting value of the display buffer, and the output of the security signal is stopped. A playable state is set (Sq16). As a result, the gaming machine 10 shifts from the setting change state to the playable state.
When the game is set to the playable state, all sensors, switches, etc. are activated, the setting value display is stopped on the main control board monitor 97, and the base value is displayed.
In the example of FIG. 25, the timing at which the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq15) and the timing at which the setting change notification is stopped (Sq16) are shifted, but the two timings are not synchronized. good too. In this case, a processing transition state may be further provided as the state of the game machine 10, and at the timing (Sq5) when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the output of the security signal is stopped and the setting is being changed. The notification may be stopped and the setting change state may be transferred to the processing transition state.
In addition, the security signal is stopped once at the timing when the setting key switch 42 is switched to OFF, and is temporarily output for initialization after being set to the playable state, but is not stopped once. , may be a series of outputs.

The state of the magnetic sensor 77 can be read in the setting change state, and in the example of FIG. 25, it is determined that there is a magnetic sensing error in the setting change state (main error control means 165). When it is determined that there is a magnetic sensing error, an error command including information specifying the magnetic sensing error is sent from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 . At this time, as described above, it is notified that the settings are being changed.
When the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the sub-error control means 230 shifts from the setting change state to the playable state, and after completing the notification that the setting is being changed, the RAM is cleared. After the notification is completed, an error notification (performance) corresponding to the magnetic sensing error is executed.
In this embodiment, the notification indicating that the RAM has been cleared (RAM clear notification) consists of a display indicating that the RAM has been cleared on the main display section 81 and a voice that indicates that the RAM has been cleared from the speaker 33. It is performed by outputting and lighting of the production lamp 35 .

As described above, the notification processing means (the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35) performs the setting change in-progress notification indicating that the setting is being changed in the setting change state, and the setting change is performed by the return state setting means. In other words, when the state is changed to another state (for example, a playable state), the notification during setting change is terminated. Furthermore, when the abnormality determination means determines an abnormal state (for example, a magnetic sensing error) while performing the setting change notification, the notification processing means changes the setting change state to another state. In other words, the abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state (error notification corresponding to the magnetic sensing error) is performed after the accompanying setting change notification is completed.
In this way, even if an abnormal state is determined in the setting change state, the error is not notified immediately, but after the setting change operation (operation to the setting key switch 42) is completed, the setting change operation is interrupted in the middle. It is possible to reliably notify an error condition while preventing

In addition, when the RAM clearing process is performed, the notification processing means (main display unit 81, speaker 33, effect lamp 35) performs the RAM clearing notification after the termination of the setting change notification, and performs the setting change notification. If an abnormal state (for example, a magnetic sensing error) is determined during the setting change notification and the RAM clearing notification, an abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state (corresponding to the magnetic sensing error In other words, it performs an error notification).
By providing such notification, it is possible to prevent operator confusion by notifying the operator of the abnormal state after reliably notifying that the setting change and RAM clearing have been performed.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the operation sequence of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored in the setting confirmation state.
In the case shown in FIG. 26, unlike the case shown in FIG. 25, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 remains OFF when the power is restored. 26, the read state of the setting key switch 42 is ON (Sq21) and the state of the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. The configuration confirmation state is set. As a result, the gaming machine 10 shifts from the boot state to the setting confirmation state.

When the setting confirmation state is set, the setting confirmation process (setting confirmation means 178) shown in FIG. 18 is executed. As a result, a security signal is output, the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and a setting confirmation command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200. With this setting confirmation command, the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, and the effect lamp 35 are used to notify that the setting is being confirmed.
In the setting confirmation state, unlike the setting change state, nothing is processed even if the RAM clear switch 43 is operated.

After that, when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq24), the output of the security signal is stopped, and the game ready state is set (Sq25). As a result, the gaming machine 10 shifts from the setting confirmation state to the playable state.
When the game is set to the playable state, all sensors, switches, etc. are activated, the setting value display is stopped on the main control board monitor 97, and the base value is displayed.
In the example of FIG. 26, the timing (Sq24) at which the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF and the timing (Sq25) at which the notification during setting confirmation is stopped are shifted, but both timings are matched. good too. In this case, a processing transition state may be further provided as the state of the gaming machine 10, and at the timing when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq24), the output of the security signal is stopped and the setting is being confirmed. The notification may be stopped and the setting confirmation state may be transferred to the processing transition state.
In addition, the security signal is stopped once at the timing when the setting key switch 42 is switched to OFF, and is temporarily output for initialization after being set to the playable state, but is not stopped once. , may be a series of outputs. In addition, the security signal may not be initialized when shifting from the setting confirmation state to the playable state.

In the setting confirmation state, the state of the magnetic sensor 77 can be read, and in the example of FIG. 26, it is determined that there is a magnetic sensing error in the setting confirmation state (main error control means 165). When it is determined that there is a magnetic sensing error, an error command including information specifying the magnetic sensing error is sent from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 . At this time, as described above, it is notified that the settings are being checked.
The sub-error control means 230 shifts from the setting confirmation state to the playable state in response to the switching of the setting key switch 42 from ON to OFF, and restores the power after completing the notification that the setting confirmation is in progress. is reported (power recovery report), and after the completion of the report, an error report (performance) corresponding to the magnetic sensing error is executed.
The power recovery notification is performed by, for example, displaying the power recovery on the main display unit 81, outputting a voice indicating the power recovery from the speaker 33, and lighting the effect lamp 35. FIG.

As described above, the notification processing means (the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35) performs the setting confirmation in-progress notification indicating the setting confirmation state in the setting confirmation state, and the return state setting unit confirms the setting. In other words, when the state is changed to another state (for example, a playable state), the notification during setting confirmation is terminated. Furthermore, when the abnormality determination means determines an abnormal state (for example, a magnetic sensing error) while performing the setting confirmation notification, the notification processing means changes the setting confirmation state to another state. In other words, an abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state (an error notification corresponding to a magnetic sensing error) is performed after completion of the accompanying setting confirmation notification. As in the example of FIG. 26, another notification (recovery notification) may be performed between the setting checking notification and the magnetic error notification.
In this way, even if an abnormal state is determined in the setting confirmation state as in the setting change state, the error is not notified immediately, but after the setting confirmation operation (operation to the setting key switch 42) is completed. , it is possible to reliably notify the error state while preventing the setting confirmation operation from being interrupted on the way.

Further, when an abnormal state is determined while the setting confirmation in progress notification is being performed, after the setting confirmation in progress notification is completed, the power restoration notification and the error notification are performed in parallel in different notification modes. may For example, the error notification corresponding to the magnetic sensing error may be performed using the display on the main display section 81, and the power recovery notification may be performed by outputting sound to the speaker 33 and lighting the effect lamp 35. FIG.

<Modification 1>
Next, referring to FIG. 27, in case 3 described above (there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of power failure immediately before is the setting change state, and the middle frame door is open at the time of power recovery), shown in FIG. When the sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), and in the above case 4 (there is no abnormality when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the setting change state, and when the power is restored A modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration in each case where the frame open door sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state) will be described. FIG. 27 is a table summarizing modified examples of the state of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored when there is no abnormality and the state at the time of the previous power failure is the setting change state.

FIG. 27(a) shows a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration in case 3. FIG.
In this modified example, in Case 3, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is the same regardless of the states of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 . Specifically, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 27A), the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 27(a)), the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 27(a)), and In either case when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 27(a)), the RAM clear processing is executed and the recovery state is established. A setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In any of the patterns shown in FIG. 27A, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.
In this regard, comparing the example shown in FIG. 22(a) with this modified example, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (FIGS. 22(a) and 27 ( The presence or absence of RAM clear processing, the return state, and the display on the main control board monitor 97 are different in the three modes except for pattern a) on the lower right.

Thus, in Case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 27A), and when the setting key switch 42 is OFF, In addition, when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 27A), the setting change state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the playable state in a state in which the setting change state has not been completed.
Further, in this modification, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern at the lower left in FIG. 27A), the setting change state is set as the return state. is set. Therefore, the setting change state can be set even when the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 is practically difficult due to power restoration (recovery from power failure, etc.) at unexpected timing.

FIG. 27(b) shows the state of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored in case 4 corresponding to FIG. 27(a). However, even in this modified example, case 4 may be the same as the example shown in FIG. 22(b). Therefore, description of the state of case 4 in this modified example is omitted.

<Modification 2>
Next, referring to FIG. 28, in the above case 5 shown in FIG. When the sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), and in the above case 6 (there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before is the setting confirmation state, and A modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration in each case where the frame open door sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state) will be described.
FIG. 28 is a table summarizing modifications of the state of the gaming machine 10 when the power is restored when there is no abnormality and the state at the time of the previous power failure is the setting confirmation state.

FIG. 28(a) shows a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 when power is restored in Case 5. FIG.
Specifically, in Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 28A), the RAM clear processing is not executed. , the setting confirmation state is set as the return state, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (upper right pattern in FIG. 28(a)), RAM clear processing is executed, and the game is returned to the return state. The enable state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (pattern on the lower left in FIG. 28(a)), the RAM clear processing is not executed, and the reset state is assumed. A setting confirmation state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 .
In Case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 28(a)), RAM clear processing is executed, and the reset state is set. A setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

As described above, in the modified example 2, unlike the above-described embodiment (FIG. 23A), in case 5, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (FIG. 28). ), a return state different from the playable state is set as the return state (not limited to the setting confirmation state, any return state different from the playable state, such as a game stop state) is set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the playable state in a state in which the setting confirmation state has not been completed.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) is set so that the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the state of the operation means at the time of power failure is the fourth state. In the mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), it can be said that a return state (setting confirmation state) different from the playable state is set.

In particular, in Modification 2, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF in Case 5 (upper left pattern in FIG. 28), the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. be. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) is set so that the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the state of the operation means at the time of power failure is the fourth state. In the case of the mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), it can be said that the setting confirmation state is set.

In Modified Example 2, in Case 5, if the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 28), the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. be. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.
Therefore, in the game machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) is set so that the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the state of the operation means at the time of power failure is the second mode. In other words, in the case of the mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF), the setting confirmation state is set.

In addition, in the game machine 10, the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is 43 is ON), the setting change state is set, the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power failure is the second mode (setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), the setting confirmation state is set, the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the operating means at the time of power recovery from the power failure. When the mode is the third mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), the game ready state is set, the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and In other words, when the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery after power failure is the third mode, the RAM clearing process is executed before the playable state is set.

FIG. 28(b) shows the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in case 6 corresponding to FIG. 28(a). However, even in this modified example, case 6 may be the same as the example shown in FIG. 23(b). Therefore, description of the state of case 4 in this modified example is omitted.

<Other Modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.
First, in the present embodiment and the modified example described above, the recovery state at the time of power recovery is determined by referring to the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery. It may be possible to refer to whether or not the operation time exceeds a specified time (for example, 3 seconds). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modified example, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power restoration, but the state is referred to. Alternatively, the return state may be set without In this case, the restoration state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

In addition, the display related to the performance of the gaming machine displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is not limited to the above-mentioned base value, but the performance (design value) of the gaming machine such as the so-called "character ratio" or "character continuous ratio". Any index may be adopted as long as it is an index for evaluating the
Further, error notification corresponding to an error state (magnetic sensing error) that can be determined in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can also be performed by displaying on the main control board monitor 97 . In this case, it is sufficient to determine the display for error notification, such as E3. When a magnetic sensing error is determined in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, after the setting key switch is switched from ON to OFF, the main control board monitor 97 does not display the base value, and the magnetic sensing error is detected. , or may be displayed while periodically switching between the base value display and the error notification display. Furthermore, without waiting for the setting key switch to be switched from ON to OFF, immediately after the error state is determined, the error notification display may be performed while switching between the setting value display and the base display.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A game ball is shot, and when the shot game ball enters the prize winning opening, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening is given, and one of the set values in multiple stages is set. A gaming machine that is set and has different degrees of advantage in awarding prize balls according to the set value,
an operating means;
A return state setting means capable of setting a setting change state in which the set value can be changed, a setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed, and a game ready state in which the game can be played, as the return state after the power is restored. When,
Abnormality determination means capable of determining an abnormal state in either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state;
with
The return state setting means is
In the first case where the state at the time of power failure is the playable state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first mode, setting the setting change state,
In the second case where the state at the time of power failure is the playable state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second mode, setting the setting confirmation state,
In the third case where the state at the time of the power failure is the playable state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery after the power failure is the third mode, setting the gameable state,
In the fourth case where the state at the time of the power failure is the playable state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery after the power failure is the fourth mode, the gameable state is set. can be,
In the third case, after the RAM clearing process is executed, the playable state is set,
In the fourth case, the playable state is set without executing the RAM clearing process,
The return state setting means further
When the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and when the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery after the power failure is the fourth mode, the return state different from the game ready state is selected. A gaming machine characterized by being a setting.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
The return state setting means further
When the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and when the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery after the power failure is the fourth mode, the setting confirmation state is set. A game machine characterized by
(3) The gaming machine according to (2) above,
The return state setting means further
When the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and when the mode of the operating means at the time of power restoration in response to the power failure is the second mode, the setting confirmation state is set. A game machine characterized by
(4) The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above,
The operating means are
It consists of a first operating means and a second operating means,
The first operating means is
a first displacement portion displaceable from one of the first position and the second position to the other position;
holding the first displacement portion at each of the first position and the second position without requiring an external force;
The second operating means is
a second displacement portion displaceable from one of the third position and the fourth position to the other position;
Each of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect,
It is specified by a combination of the position of the first displacement portion and the position of the second displacement portion,
The second aspect is
It is specified by a combination including at least the first displacement portion being the second position,
A gaming machine, wherein the setting confirmation state ends when the first displacement portion is displaced from the second position to the first position in the setting confirmation state.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The operating means are
It consists of a first operating means and a second operating means,
The first operating means is
a first displacement portion displaceable from one of the first position and the second position to the other position;
holding the first displacement portion at each of the first position and the second position without requiring an external force;
The second operating means is
a second displacement portion displaceable from one of the third position and the fourth position to the other position;
biasing and holding the second displacement portion to a third position;
Each of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect,
It is specified by a combination of the position of the first displacement portion and the position of the second displacement portion,
Each of the first aspect and the third aspect,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second displacement portion is specified by a combination including at least the fourth position.
(6) The gaming machine according to (5) above,
The gaming machine, wherein in the setting change state, the setting value is updated according to a predetermined order each time the second displacement portion is displaced from the third position to the fourth position. .
(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A game board is arranged on the front, and an opening and closing body configured to be opened and closed is provided,
The operating means are
It is arranged on the back side of the game board,
The return state setting means further
In the first case and when the opening/closing member is open when power is restored, the setting change state is set;
In the first case and when the opening/closing body is closed when power is restored, the playable state is set;
In the third case, the gaming machine is characterized in that the game-enabled state is set regardless of whether or not the opening/closing body is opened when power is restored.
(8) The gaming machine according to (7) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the first case and when the opening/closing body is closed when power is restored, the game ready state is set after the RAM clearing process is executed.
(a) The abnormal state determined by the abnormality determining means includes an abnormal state that can be determined in any of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the playable state, and the playable state. Abnormal conditions that can be determined only when
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8).
(b) notification processing means for performing notification at least in part when the abnormal state is determined by the abnormality determination means;
further comprising
Priority is given to at least a part of the abnormal state determined by the abnormality determination means,
The notification processing means, when the abnormality determination means determines a plurality of types of abnormal conditions, performs notification corresponding to the abnormal condition with the high priority,
An abnormal state that can be determined in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is given a higher priority than an abnormal state that can be determined only in the playable state.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) and (a).
(c) In the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a setting change in-progress notification indicating the setting change state or a setting confirmation in-progress notification indicating the setting confirmation state is performed, and the return state setting is performed. notification processing means for terminating the notification during setting change or the notification during setting confirmation when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is changed to another state by the means;
further comprising
The notification processing means, when the abnormal state is determined by the abnormality determining means while performing the setting changing notification or the setting checking notification, performs the setting changing notification or the setting confirming notification. After the notification is completed, an abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state is performed.
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8), (a) and (b).
(d) RAM clearing means for performing RAM clearing processing according to RAM clearing conditions in the setting change state;
further comprising
The notification processing means is
When the RAM clearing process is performed, the RAM clearing notification is performed after the termination of the setting change notification,
When the abnormal state is determined by the abnormality determination means while the setting change in-progress notification is being performed, the determined abnormal state is dealt with after the setting change in-progress notification and the RAM clear notification are completed. perform abnormal state notification,
The game machine described in (c).

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame portions 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Production lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 41 Setting value Substrate 42 Setting key switch 43 RAM clear switch 44 Setting substrate cover 45 Open/close cover 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Large winning opening 57 First Starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66A Special electric accessory solenoid 66B Sorting member solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First starting port sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72A Large winning opening sensor 72B Specific area sensor 72C Distribution member sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Magnetic sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display unit 82 Sub Display unit 82a Upper sub-display unit 82b Left sub-display unit 82c Right sub-display unit 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol reservation lamp 95 Second second Special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 97 Main control board monitor 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 177 Setting change means 178 Setting confirmation means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration design Control means 227 Jackpot performance control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable role control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 400 Payout control board 401 CPU
402 ROMs
403 RAM
409 payout control board case 500 power supply control board 501 normal power supply circuit 502 backup power supply circuit 503 power interruption detection circuit 509 power supply control board case 600 setting key X first channel Y second channel

Claims (1)

A game ball is shot, and when the shot game ball enters a prize winning opening, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening is awarded, and one set value is set from a predetermined number of set values. , a gaming machine in which the degree of advantage in awarding prize balls is determined according to the set value,
an opening/closing body provided with a game board and configured to be openable and closable;
It has a first displacement part arranged at an operable position when the opening/closing body is in an open state and displaceable from one of a first position and a second position to the other position. a first operating means;
It has a second displacement part arranged at an operable position when the opening/closing body is in the open state and displaceable from one of a third position and a fourth position to the other position. a second operating means;
As recovery states after power recovery, there are a setting change state in which the set values can be newly set, a setting confirmation state in which the currently set set values can be confirmed, a playable state in which a game can be played, and a game play state. return state setting means capable of setting a game stop state in which progress is impossible;
an abnormality determination means capable of determining an abnormal state;
In the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a setting change in-progress notification indicating the setting change state or a setting confirmation in-progress notification indicating the setting confirmation state is performed, and the return state setting means performs the notification processing means for terminating the setting changing notification or the setting confirming notification when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is changed to another state;
with
The return state setting means is
The state at the time of power failure is the playable state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position, and the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery. is the fourth position, in the first case, the setting change state can be set,
The state at the time of power failure is the playable state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position, and the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery. is the third position, in the second case, the setting confirmation state can be set;
The state at the time of power failure is the playable state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first position, and the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery. is the fourth position, in the third case, the playable state can be set after the RAM clearing process is executed,
The state at the time of power failure is the playable state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the first position, and the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery. is the third position, in the fourth case, the playable state can be set without executing the RAM clearing process,
The state at the time of power failure is the game stop state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery from the power failure is the second position, and the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery is the fourth position, in the fifth case, the setting change state can be set,
When the state at the time of power failure is the setting change state,
The opening/closing body is in an open state, the position of the first displacement portion is the second position when power is restored after the power failure, and the position of the second displacement portion is the position of the second displacement portion when power is restored. a fourth position, in a given case, setting the setting change state;
If different from the predetermined case, set the game stop state,
The abnormal state determined by the abnormality determination means includes an abnormal state that can be determined in any state of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the playable state, and an abnormal state that can be determined only in the playable state. abnormal conditions that can be determined,
The notification processing means, when the abnormal state is determined by the abnormality determining means while performing the setting changing notification or the setting checking notification, performs the setting changing notification or the setting confirming notification. Performing another notification after the termination of the notification, and performing abnormal state notification corresponding to the determined abnormal state after the termination of the other notification ,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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