JP7144798B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention relates to gaming machines, and can be applied to so-called "pinball gaming machines" and so-called "rotary drum gaming machines". In particular, it is suitable to be applied to a "pinball game machine".

Pinball game machines typified by conventional pachinko machines are provided with set values that are set to different probabilities for the lottery probability of a big win (jackpot determination probability) (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, the setting value is information (setting information) indicating to which probability the lottery probability of the big hit is currently set.
In this type of pinball game machine, a configuration is also known in which such setting values can be arbitrarily changed and it is possible to check which setting value the current setting value after the change is set to. ing.

For example, for a pachinko hall that operates with multiple pachinko machines, it is desirable to accurately understand the set value of each pachinko machine in order to ensure sound sales activities. Conceivable.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-205160

However, according to this configuration, confirmation of the set value is possible only when the power is turned on. For this reason, when trying to confirm which set value has been changed, it is necessary to turn off the power once and then turn it on again, which is a cumbersome task.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems, and to provide a game machine that allows easy confirmation of setting information.

The game machine according to claim 1,
a success/failure judgment executing means for executing a success/failure judgment based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the determination of a jackpot in the pertinence/non-applicability determination;
A gaming machine capable of changing the probability set as the judgment probability of being judged as a big hit in the success/failure judgment to a different probability based on a predetermined change operation,
A setting confirmation mode, which is a mode for confirming the setting information specifying the currently set determination probability, which transitions only when the power is turned on, and which ends when confirmation end processing is completed;
a setting change mode, which is a mode for changing the determination probability to a different determination probability and ends when the change processing is completed;
setting information display means for displaying setting information specifying the determination probability currently set during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and for terminating the display based on the end of each mode;
with
The setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information after the setting confirmation mode is terminated and before a first predetermined period elapses, and the setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information for a second period longer than the first predetermined period from the termination of the setting change mode. 2.Performed after a predetermined period of time has passed ,
Equipped with an operation means arranged so that a player during play cannot operate it,
The setting information display means displays the setting information without waiting for the elapse of the second predetermined period based on the fact that the operation means is operated in a predetermined manner before the elapse of the second predetermined period. do the end,
When the display of the setting information by the setting information display means ends, a display different from the display of the setting information is performed .

According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine that allows easy confirmation of setting information (setting values). In other words, in the setting change mode, after the change processing is completed, the display of the current set value is maintained for a while after the end of the setting change mode (that is, the second predetermined period). I can confirm. In addition, there is no need to go to the change confirmation mode to confirm the last change.
In addition, when the setting confirmation mode for confirming the setting ends, the display of the current setting value ends in a shorter time than the second predetermined period elapses (before the first predetermined period elapses). It is possible to display setting information (for example, setting values indicated by Arabic numerals or alphabetic symbols) that should be kept as secret as possible for a short period of time (shorter than the second predetermined period).

Here, the first predetermined period is a period (time) shorter than the second predetermined period. For example, the first predetermined period is "1/3 or less" of the second predetermined period (including "0 hours"), preferably "1/5 or less" (including "0 hours"). I can give an example. More specifically, the first predetermined period is 1 second or less (including 0 seconds), preferably 0.5 seconds or less (including 0 seconds). Alternatively, "first predetermined period=0" may be set, and in this case, the display of the current set value ends at the same time as the setting confirmation mode ends.
It should be noted that since the "lottery probability of a big hit (big hit determination probability)" is usually set by an employee of the pachinko hall before the opening of the pachinko hall, the player does not know which set information (set value) is. The player plays the game while guessing the setting information (setting value) set in the gaming machine.

The game machine according to claim 2,
a success/failure determination execution means for executing a success/failure determination based on the entry of a game ball into a starting port;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the determination of a jackpot in the pertinence/non-applicability determination;
A gaming machine capable of changing the probability set as the judgment probability of being judged as a big hit in the success/failure judgment to a different probability based on a predetermined change operation,
A setting confirmation mode, which is a mode for confirming the setting information specifying the currently set determination probability, which transitions only when the power is turned on, and which ends when confirmation end processing is completed;
a setting change mode, which is a mode for changing the determination probability to a different determination probability and ends when the change processing is completed;
setting information display means for displaying setting information specifying the determination probability currently set during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and for terminating the display based on the end of each mode;
with
wherein the setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information immediately after the setting confirmation mode is terminated, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the setting change mode is terminated;
Equipped with an operation means arranged so that a player during play cannot operate it,
The setting information display means terminates display of the setting information without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period based on the fact that a predetermined operation of the operation means is performed before the elapse of the predetermined period;
When the display of the setting information by the setting information display means ends, a display different from the display of the setting information is performed .

The invention of claim 2 is an invention limited to the invention of claim 1, and when the setting confirmation mode ends, the display of the current set values is immediately terminated.
In other words, according to the invention of claim 2, after the change processing is completed, the display of the current set value is maintained for a predetermined period from the end of the setting change mode. can be confirmed. Therefore, there is no need to go to the change confirmation mode to confirm the last change.
In addition, when the setting confirmation mode for confirming the setting ends, the display of the current setting value ends immediately, so that the setting information desired to be kept secret as much as possible can be displayed for the shortest necessary time.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine in which setting information can be easily confirmed.

1 is a front view of a game machine to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a front view of the game board of the game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the game machine. It is a block diagram inside MPU of a main control unit. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the inside of a random number generation circuit; FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration and functions of a power supply substrate (power supply device); FIG. It is an explanatory view showing game specifications of the gaming machine. 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of a start-up process executed by the main controller; 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of an interrupt (INT) process executed by the main controller; 4 is a flow chart showing the contents of control of fraud monitoring processing executed by the main control device; It is a flow chart showing the control contents of the special figure start winning confirmation process executed by the main control device. It is the 1st flow chart which shows the control contents of the special figure propriety judging processing which is performed with the above-mentioned main control unit. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows the control contents of the above-mentioned special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the control contents of the above-mentioned special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows the control contents of the above-mentioned special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flow chart which shows the control contents of special game processing performed by the main control unit. It is the second flow chart showing the control content of the special game process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the control contents of the above-mentioned special game processing. It is the 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation display mode displayed during the fluctuation|variation of the special symbol of the said gaming machine, and an example of the warning display mode displayed at the time of winning frequency abnormality. It is explanatory drawing regarding the display mode which shows the 1st game performance of the said gaming machine, and the 1st game performance. It is an explanatory diagram relating to a game performance that can be calculated by the gaming machine. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing control contents of an initial setting process executed by the main controller; FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing control contents of an initial setting process executed by the main controller; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of setting state confirmation processing executed by the main controller. 4 is a flow chart showing control contents of LED output processing executed by the main controller. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing state transitions and transition conditions executed by the main controller;

[First embodiment]
A pachinko machine 1 of a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine installed in a gaming parlor and played by players. The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (also called a game frame) (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. It is The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

Speakers 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, respectively, from which game sounds are output to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decoration lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, as well as LEDs for informing abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are vertically arranged in the lower half of the front frame 11 . A firing handle 14 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 13 in the lower half of the front frame 11 . When the shooting handle 14 is operated clockwise, the shooting device is activated and the game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are shot toward the game board 2. - 特許庁Prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 12.例文帳に追加
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game parlor by operating a ball removing lever. .

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 60 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided adjacently. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a checkout button 172 and a checkout display device 173 on the right side of the upper tray 12. - 特許庁At the central position of the upper plate 12, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are arranged so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

The game board 2 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 . A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.例文帳に追加
A center case 200 is arranged in the central part of the game area 20 . The center case 200 has an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) arranged in the center. Also, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similar to well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal pattern operation gate 22 through which the game ball can pass and for which a lottery of normal patterns (hereinafter simply referred to as normal pattern) is executed when passing. .
At the position directly below the center of the center case 200, the game ball can be entered at all times, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) due to the entrance is determined. A drawing start port 23 is arranged. Furthermore, directly below that position, a second special figure start port 24 is installed in which the validity determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entering ball. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip type opening member. The second special figure start port 24 wins the lottery for the general figure, and the normal electric accessory is operated, so that the opening member is opened in a predetermined opening state for a predetermined time, and entered only when the opening member is opened. Ball (winning) is possible.

Directly below the second special figure start opening 24, a large winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening/closing plate, and is opened to the big winning game. The opening and closing plate of the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening state for a predetermined time by activating the special electric accessory, and a ball can be entered (winning a prize) only when the opening plate is opened. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is determined to be a big hit, the role product continuous operation device operates, and the special electric role product operates continuously by operating the role product continuous operation device. As a result, the big winning openings 25 are continuously opened.

A plurality of (four) general winning openings 26 are arranged at the left diagonally lower position of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special figure starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25 . In addition, an out port 203 is provided at the lowest part of the board just below the big winning port 25 . In the out port 203, out of the game balls launched, the ball does not enter (win) any of the first special symbol starting port 23, the second special symbol starting port 24, the big prize winning port 25, and the general winning prize port 26. A game ball is captured.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 27A, the second special figure display device 27B, the first special figure reservation number display device 271, the second special figure reservation number display A device 272, a normal map display device 28 and a normal map pending number display device 281 are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The back side of the pachinko machine 1 accommodates an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3), and is installed so as to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are sent from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 to the payout ball flow path by the payout unit 33 and pass through the upper plate. Payout on 12th. In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the rental balls paid out by the operation of the lending button 171 .

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power board 45 are provided.
A main control device 40 , a sub-integrated control device 42 , and a performance symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2 , and a payout control device 41 , a launch control device 44 , and a power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30 . Although the firing control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided below the dispensing control device 41. FIG.

An external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends signals indicating game states and game results to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer were divided into board terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer) and frame side terminals (outer frame 10, front terminal board). In this embodiment, the game state and the game result are connected via one external connection terminal plate 38 . to the hall computer.

A performance display device 48 is provided in the main control device 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. - 特許庁The performance display device 48 is arranged at a position where the player cannot visually recognize it during the game. The performance display device 48 displays the calculated game performance. The performance display device 48 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED indicators are arranged side by side, and is configured to be able to display four-digit simple letters and numbers.

In the performance display device 48 of the present embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and at the same time, step setting values (hereinafter simply "setting" or "setting value ”, “setting information”, etc. In the present embodiment, more specifically, it may refer to values indicating so-called settings 1 to 6.) is also displayed. there is

The main controller 40 has a setting key SW47 directly below the performance display device 48, as shown. The setting key SW 47 has a well-known configuration that can be switched to the ON state by turning the setting key 90 degrees clockwise from the illustrated OFF state where the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, turning on at least the setting key SW 47 enables a transition to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. It is configured to

The main controller 40 also has a RAM (RWM) clear switch 46 directly below the setting key SW47, as shown. The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing RAM clear by turning on the power switch 86 while pressing the RAM clear switch 46 to turn on the power.
It should be noted that the RAM clear switch 46 of this embodiment also has a function as an operating means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value in setting change. The function of the RAM clear switch 46 will be detailed later.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main controller 40 that controls game progress and the like, a payout controller 41 and a sub-integrated controller 42 as sub controllers. And, it is a configuration including a performance symbol control device 43. This block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, etc. for merely relaying signals.

The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect pattern control device 43 all have CPU, ROM, RAM (hereinafter sometimes referred to as RWM), input ports, output ports, etc. In any of these control devices, the CPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM in response to an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. Main controller 40 also includes a random number counter and the like for extracting (generating) various random numbers. The main controller 40 of this embodiment employs so-called hard random numbers as the random numbers generated and used. The configuration will be detailed later.
On the other hand, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power source and is configured to hold at least the contents of the RAMs provided in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 . Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, the contents of the RAM provided in the sub-integrated control device 42 are not retained.
The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. The pachinko machine 1 converts power supplied from an AC power supply provided outside by the power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. The pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating the power switch 86 provided on the power supply board 45 . The pachinko machine 1 generates a backup power source (also referred to as a backup power source) by a backup power source generation circuit (also referred to as a backup power source circuit) composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply stores DC voltage power in a capacitor while power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main controller 40 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main controller 40 and the like) in the event of a power failure. As a result, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, the first special figure start port 23, the second special figure start The total number of prize balls to be paid out due to winning in the opening 24, the big winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 26, and the game state of the pachinko machine 1).
On the other hand, the backup power generated by the power supply board 45 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub-integrated control device 42 . Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory held in the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 42 is cleared.

The backup power supply may be provided in the main controller 40 or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board 45. FIG. In addition, when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal (also referred to as a power failure detection signal) to the main controller 40, and the power supply from the AC power supply. is performed, a supply signal is output to the main controller 40 .
A power supply board 45 including a backup power supply will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on with a RAM clear switch (hereinafter simply referred to as SW) 46 (located in the main controller 40 in the figure) pressed, one of the areas of the RAM is cleared. The area excluding the part is cleared, and the RAM is initialized.
Of the data stored in the RAM of the main controller 40, the following predetermined data are not cleared even if the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 46 is pressed. It is desirable to store in a RAM storage area. For example, it does not clear the data necessary for determining whether or not the condition for executing a predetermined calculation for calculating the gaming performance described later is met. That is, the data such as "total number of shot balls", "normal number of shot balls", "total number of payout balls", and "out balls" are not cleared. Also, data for calculating game performance during a predetermined performance evaluation period for calculating game performance, which will be described later, is not cleared. That is, the "normal number of game balls fired" described later, the "number of balls paid out A" that are paid out by the operation of the normal electric accessory described later or the operation of the special electric accessory, and the special electric accessory are continuous. Data such as "the number of balls to be paid out B", which is to be paid out by operating as above, is not cleared. Furthermore, when a predetermined calculation execution condition is satisfied, the data obtained by calculating the game performance of the pachinko machine 1 during a predetermined performance evaluation period is not cleared.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the step setting values (so-called values indicating setting 1 to setting 6) are also configured so as not to be erased by RAM clear. Specifically, the RAM clear processing is configured not to erase the area related to the gradual setting value among the RAM areas erased by the RAM clear.

The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 . The main controller 40 also includes a glass frame open SW 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531, the inner frame Open SW 502, 1st special figure start opening SW 503 that detects the entry to the 1st special figure start opening 23, 2nd special figure start opening SW 504 that detects the entry to the 2nd special figure start opening 24, normal figure operation Detection signals such as the normal figure operation SW 505 for detecting the ball entering the gate 22, the general winning hole SW 506 for detecting the ball entering the plurality of general winning holes 26, the count SW 507 for detecting the ball entering the big winning hole 25, etc. is entered.

In addition, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, etc. 1st special figure display device 27A, 2nd special figure display device 27B, 1st special figure through the output of commands towards the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43, and the pattern display device relay terminal board 533 Hold number display device 271, second special figure hold number display device 272, normal pattern display device 28, normal pattern reservation number display device 281, etc. are controlled.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to a large winning opening solenoid 508 and a general electrical accessory solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal plate 531 . The main controller 40 controls the large winning prize opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening/closing plate and open the large winning prize opening 25 by operating the special electric accessory. In addition, the main control device 40 controls the general electric accessory solenoid 509 to operate the opening member to open the second special figure start port 24 by activating the ordinary electric accessory.
An output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal such as a pattern change or a special figure jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38 .

In the pachinko machine 1, the main controller 40 is provided with a RAM clear SW 46 for erasing information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW 46 may be configured to be provided in the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45 . A performance display device 48 is provided in the main controller 40 and controlled by the main controller 40 .

The pachinko machine 1 also includes a setting key SW47 in the main control device 40, which is used for changing settings and confirming settings as described above.

Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41 .
The payout control device 41, via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, the glass frame opening SW501, the inner frame opening SW502, the ball out SW520 for detecting that the ball tank has become empty, the game ball A detection signal such as a payout SW 522 for detecting that the ball has been paid out and a full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray has become full are inputted. In addition, according to the command sent from the main control device 40, the payout motor 521 is operated to pay out the game balls.
The payout control device 41 receives a signal from the full SW 523 indicating that the lower tray 13 is full, and receives a signal from the out-of-ball SW 520 indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank. The payout motor 521 is stopped to stop the payout operation of prize balls. It should be noted that the out-of-sphere SW 520 and the full SW 523 are configured to continue to output signals until the state is eliminated, and the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 due to the fact that the signals are no longer output. restart.

Also, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit 60 and the settlement display device 173 via the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 173 is connected with a ball lending SW 171 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement SW 172 for requesting settlement. When the CR unit 60 receives an operation signal for requesting lending from the ball lending SW 171 via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit 60 issues a lending request to the payout control device 41, and the payout control device 41 operates the payout motor. 521 is activated to pay out the rental ball. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out SW 522 , and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 41 .
On the other hand, when an operation signal requesting settlement from the settlement SW 172 is input to the CR unit 60 via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit 60 performs settlement in response to the settlement request, and the balance of the prepaid card is displayed on the settlement display device 173. is done. The display of the prepaid card balance is controlled by the CR unit 60 .

In addition, the payout control device 41, through the external connection terminal plate 38, in addition to transmitting information on prize balls, information indicating the open/closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame) to the hall computer 500, and to the launch control device 44 Send a stop firing signal to
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to pay out game balls. In recent years, a game machine (enclosed game) collects the shot game balls inside the game machine and shoots them again from the shooting device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. machine or management game machine) exists, and the pachinko machine 1 may be configured as an enclosed game machine.

The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 for stopping firing and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is touching (operating) the firing handle 14 . A command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (reflecting the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14, and the signal of the firing stop SW 524. 526 is controlled to shoot and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control SW, and receives operation signals of the performance buttons 15 and the jog dial 16. - 特許庁
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps (the frame-side decoration lamp 113). Furthermore, it transmits a command for the display mode of the effect of displaying a character or the like to the effect symbol control device 43 or the pseudo effect symbol of the special symbol.

The production pattern control device 43 constitutes the production pattern display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the attached unit. The effect pattern control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect pattern display device 21 according to commands sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 .

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the contents of the MPU (Micro Processing Unit) in main controller 40 will be described in more detail. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the inside of the MPU of main controller 40. As shown in FIG. The MPU is a micro-miniature processing unit comprising at least the CPU of the main control unit 40 . The MPU includes a CPU 300, a built-in ROM 301, a built-in RAM 302, a random number circuit 303, a counter circuit 304, a timer circuit 305 and an external bus interface 306, which are interconnected via an internal bus 307. FIG.
In this embodiment, in order to execute each process described later, the built-in ROM 301 stores the first special symbol variation pattern 301a, the first special symbol symbol data 301b, the first special symbol determination table 301c, the second special symbol A symbol variation pattern 301d, a second special symbol symbol data 301e, and a second special symbol determination table 301f are written respectively.

In the built-in RAM 302, a first special symbol reservation storage area 302a, a second special symbol reservation storage area 302b, a probability variation counter 302d, and a time reduction counter 302e are set to be stored in respective dedicated storage areas. there is The timer circuit 305 also includes a variable time timer 305a. The first and second special figure starting switches 503 and 504 mentioned above are connected to the internal bus 307 via the external bus interface 306, and perform necessary processing related to the built-in ROM 301, built-in RAM 302, etc. is executed, and the required output is sent from the external bus interface 306 to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like via the internal bus 307 . In addition, although not shown in FIG. 5, the normal pattern (normal pattern) display device 28, the normal pattern (normal pattern) reserved number display device 281, the first and second special pattern (special pattern) display devices 27A, 27B , 1st and 2nd special symbol (special symbol) reserved number display devices 271 and 272 are also connected to the external bus interface 306 and outputs are made to them.

It should be noted that hardware random numbers (also referred to as hard random numbers) generated by the random number circuit 303 are stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area 302a and the second special symbol reserved storage area 302b of the present embodiment, respectively. be done.
More specifically, due to the winning of the first special figure start port 23, in the special figure start winning confirmation process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, in the first special figure extraction random number reservation storage process (S252), The extracted hardware random number is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 302a, and due to the winning to the second special symbol start port 24, the second In the special symbol extraction random number reservation storage process (S256), the extracted hardware random number is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area 302b.

An outline of the random number circuit 303 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of the inside of the random number generation circuit. The random number circuit 303 has a random number generation circuit 350 therein, and is activated substantially at the same time as the pachinko machine 1 (more specifically, the MPU of the main control unit 40) is energized, and the timer circuit 305 (see FIG. 5) The random number is updated at timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK). The random number circuit 303 includes random number registers 351-353, and the hard random number generated by the random number generator 350 is stored in one of these random number registers 351-353. Designation of the register for storing is performed by setting a value corresponding to the random value capture register 354 in advance. Specifically, when the random value is to be stored in the random value register 1, the random value capture register 354 is set to 1; If it is desired to store the value in the numerical value register 3, 3 is set in the random value import register 354 beforehand. The random number latch flag register 355 indicates whether or not a random number is loaded into each of the random number registers 351-353. Set to 1. Therefore, by referring to the random number latch flag register 355, it is possible to know which random number register is in use (stores the random number). Note that this flag is reset to 0 when the stored random value is read.

The random number generated by the random number generation circuit 350 of this embodiment is a "random number for winning judgment" used for the lottery of the normal symbol display device, that is, the lottery of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and the normal symbol display device. "Random number for normal pattern determination" used to select the winning pattern, "random number for judging the big hit" used for the lottery of the special pattern display device, that is, whether or not the special pattern is a big hit, the big hit pattern of the special pattern display device And used to select random numbers related to six types of role product operation, "special figure determination random number 1" and "special figure determination random number 2" used to select missing symbols, and to select the variation pattern of the special symbol display device Three types of "random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination 1", "random number for special figure fluctuation pattern decision 2", and "random number for normal figure fluctuation pattern decision" used to select the fluctuation pattern of the normal design display device A random number provided for a game is provided. The random numbers generated by the random number generating circuit 350 of this embodiment are of the types described above, but are not limited to this, and may be composed of other random number types.

The configuration of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of the present embodiment described above will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration and functions of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of this embodiment.
The power supply board 45 of this embodiment includes a power supply circuit 95 , a power failure detection circuit 96 , a backup power supply circuit 97 , a power receiving circuit 98 , and a power switch 86 .

The power supply circuit 95 generates and supplies operating power for each control device, actuator, etc. based on the main power supply AC 24V supplied via the power receiving circuit 98 . Further, the power receiving circuit 98 is connected to a power switch 86 configured to switch the supply of the main power AC 24V from the power receiving circuit 98 to the power supply circuit 95 between conducting and non-conducting.

The backup power supply circuit 97 charges the DC 5V generated by the power supply circuit 95 and supplies it to the backup target as a backup power supply (DC 5V). The power failure detection circuit 96 turns the power failure detection signal 111 to high level (ON) to the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41 when the voltage (24V) of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage. Note that when the voltage of the main power supply rises above a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection signal 111 is turned to low level (OFF).

Moreover, although it was set as the structure which transmits the power failure detection signal 111 to the main control device 40 and the expenditure control device 41 in the present Example, it does not necessarily need to be this structure. It may be transmitted only to the main control device 40, and the main control device 40 may transmit the power failure command to the payout control device 41, or the opposite configuration may be considered.

The outline of the playability of the pachinko machine 1 configured in this manner will be described below.
When the game ball enters the normal pattern operation gate 22, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal pattern on the normal pattern display device 28, and according to the mode of the normal pattern stopped after a predetermined time, if it is won Normal electric accessories work. By operating the normal electric accessory, the normal electric accessory solenoid 509 is driven, the opening member is opened, and the entry to the second special figure start port 24 is possible. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is 0.2 seconds (once) in the normal state, and 2 seconds (once) in the time-saving state (open extension) advantageous to the player. is. In addition, the second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that the game ball cannot be entered unless the normal electric accessory operates.

When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of kinds of random numbers relating to the determination of whether the first special figure is right or wrong are extracted, and a predetermined number of them are stored as a first special figure reservation memory. Then, based on the random number of the reservation storage, the propriety determination is performed, and along with this, the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 27A, and stops after a predetermined time. Also, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the success/failure determination of the second special figure are extracted, and a predetermined number of them are stored as pending storage of the second special figure. Then, based on the random number of the reserved memory, the judgment is carried out, and along with this, the second special figure starts the variable display in the second special figure display device 27B, and stops after a predetermined time.

In addition, the first special figure and the second special figure are judged to be appropriate regardless of the order of the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. Priority is given to the determination of the second special figure. implement. Specifically, if there is a pending memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure stops and there is no pending memory of the second special figure, the reserved memory of the first special figure Carry out eligibility determination.

Since the variable display and fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are only displayed in a small size in the corner of the game board 2, the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 displays the first special symbol. A pseudo performance display using a pseudo performance pattern corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed, and the result of the winning/failure determination is notified to the player by the pseudo presentation display. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is achieved. As a pseudo performance display, a ready-to-win performance is performed in which two patterns stop at the same pattern, and the expectation of the player is heightened by whether or not the remaining fluctuating patterns stop at the same pattern.

According to the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, if it is a big hit (won), the big winning hole 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the game ball enters the big winning hole 25.例文帳に追加A jackpot game is carried out. Incidentally, as the jackpot game, any one of a 4R jackpot game in which 4 rounds of round games are performed to open the jackpot 25 in a predetermined opening mode, an 8R jackpot game in 8 rounds, and a 10R jackpot game in 10 rounds. is selected.

The pachinko machine 1 is constructed as a probability variation machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big winning game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Furthermore, the game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed is roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability game state) and a state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal probability game state (probability of winning a big hit is low). There is a high probability game state (hereinafter also referred to as probability variable game state) that is high and easy to hit big.

The jackpot symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure consist of probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols, and the probability variation game state is set so as to be able to shift after the completion of the jackpot game with the probability variation symbols. In the probability variable game state, if a big hit is made with probability variable symbols in any of the normal probability game state and the probability variable game state, the game state is shifted to the probability variable game state after the big win game is completed. Similarly, the normal probability game state is set so as to be able to shift after the jackpot game with the non-probability variation pattern ends. The normal probability game state shifts to the normal probability game state or the probability variable game state after the jackpot game ends if a big win is achieved with non-probability variable symbols.

After shifting to the normal probability game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the normal figure is shortened by a prescribed number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening member of the second special figure start port 24 is opened. It will be a short time state that is extended. When the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain period of time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened, and the time of the general figure displayed on the general figure display device 28 is also shortened, but the variation display of this general figure By shortening the time, the normal map is displayed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times the normal figure becomes a hit within a certain period of time increases, thereby increasing the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened. Moreover, since it is set so that the opening time of the 2nd special-fig start opening 24 becomes long (open extension function), many game balls become easy to win. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special symbol starting port 24 are used by the player. becomes difficult to decrease, and an advantageous game can be played.

In addition, in the probability variable gaming state, like the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the normal figure is shortened, and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 operates. The settings related to the shortening of various patterns and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 are the same as the time saving state, but the variable probability game state increases the probability of special figures in addition to the time saving state (state that is easy to hit big). Therefore, the game state becomes more advantageous to the player.

Next, basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot probability is set to 1/300 when the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is the normal probability game state (low probability), and the jackpot probability is set to 1/30 when the game state is the variable probability game state (high probability). The probability of entering the variable probability game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 60%.

Explain the number of prize balls. When one game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, it is set so that three game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, when one game ball enters each general winning hole 26, ten game balls are paid out as prize balls. Incidentally, the prize balls of the respective general winning holes may be different from each other. When one game ball enters the big winning hole 25, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the specified winning number of the second special figure start port 24 is set to 4, and the specified winning number of the big winning port 25 is set to 10.

I will explain the winning probability of the normal figure. Winning probability of normal normal pattern is set to 1/6. On the other hand, the winning probability of the normal pattern of open extension is set to 5/6. The opening time of the normal second special figure starting port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds once, and the open extension is set to 2 seconds once.

The content of the big win game and the game state after the end of the big win game will be explained.
There are three types of jackpot games to be executed when the jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol. One is a jackpot game of 10R, and after the jackpot game ends, it shifts to a variable probability game state and also shifts to a time saving state. In addition, the number of times of probability variation is given 10000 times, and the number of times of time saving is given 10000 times. A 10R jackpot game is executed when the jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, and the probability of shifting to the variable probability game state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is finished is 30%.
The other is an 8R jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends, it shifts to a variable probability game state and also shifts to a time saving state. In addition, the number of times of probability variation is given 10000 times, and the number of times of time saving is given 10000 times. When the jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 8R jackpot game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probability variable game state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is finished is 30%.
The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a time-saving state is provided 100 times after the jackpot game ends. A 4R big win game is executed when a big win pattern is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, and the probability of shifting to a time saving state after the big win game is finished is 40%.

There are three types of jackpot games to be executed when the jackpot pattern is determined and displayed in the second special symbol. One is a jackpot game of 10R, and after the jackpot game ends, it shifts to a variable probability game state and also shifts to a time saving state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10000 times. A 10R jackpot game is executed when the jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, and the probability of shifting to the probability variable game state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is finished is 40%.
The other is an 8R jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends, it shifts to a variable probability game state and also shifts to a time saving state. In addition, the probability variation number is given 10000 times, and the time reduction number is given 10000 times. The 8R big win game is executed when the big win pattern is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, and the probability of shifting to the probability variable game state and the time saving state after the big win game is finished is 20%.
The other is a 4R jackpot game, in which a time-saving state is given 100 times after the jackpot game ends. A 4R big win game is executed when the big win pattern is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, and the probability of shifting to the time saving state after the big win game is finished is 40%.

The pachinko machine 1 determines the game performance indicating the degree of gambling nature of the pachinko machine 1 during a predetermined performance evaluation period based on the result of the game when the game progresses and the predetermined calculation execution condition is satisfied. It has the function of calculating. Game performance is calculated by the main controller 40 . Then, the content of the game performance is displayed on the performance display device 48 based on the calculation result.
In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with six types of step setting values (so-called settings) with different jackpot probabilities, from "setting 1" with the lowest jackpot probability to "setting 6" with the highest jackpot probability. there is By the way, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 8 described above exemplify the case where the stage set value is "setting 1", which is the least likely to cause a big hit.
In detail, the jackpot probability for each step setting value will be described. 1/29, "Setting 3" at 1/280 and 1/28, "Setting 4" at 1/270 and 1/27, "Setting 5" at 1/260 and 1/26, "Setting 6" at 1/260 and 1/26. 250 and 1/25. In this way, in this embodiment, the probability of a big win at the time of variable probability is 10 times the probability of a big win at the time of normal in each setting.

In this embodiment, as described above, both the jackpot probability in the normal probability game state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability game state can be changed for each set value. However, unlike the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the variable probability game state may be constant regardless of the set value, or the jackpot probability in the normal game state may be constant regardless of the set value. Also, in the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of occurrence of a big hit. However, the higher the set value, the lower the probability of occurrence of a big win.

In addition, the present embodiment is provided with a configuration in which, for example, a hall employee can change any of the above six step setting values to any step setting value.
It also has a configuration that allows confirmation of which stage setting value is currently set.
In addition, when changing or confirming the stepped set value, there is provided stepped set value display means for visually displaying the current stepped set value.
In addition, in this embodiment, the performance display device 48 for displaying the game performance is also used as display means for the step set values. A display device dedicated to the stepped set values may be provided as means for displaying the stepped set values.
Furthermore, when changing the stepped set value to an arbitrary value, the RAM clear switch 46 is also used as an operating means for changing the stepped set value each time the operation is performed. A dedicated operation means may be provided as the operation means for changing the step setting value.
As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of stepped set values are provided, and it is possible to change to an arbitrary stepped set value among the plurality of types of stepped set values, and to confirm the current stepped set value. , and visual confirmation of the current stage setting values.

Further, in this embodiment, in S40 of the activation process (FIG. 9) and S615 of the setting status confirmation process (FIG. 26), which will be described later, there is provided a process for determining whether or not the step setting value is an appropriate value. In such processing, the following determination values are set in advance for reference in determination.
That is, as the determination value of this process, the step setting value is 1, that is, 0 for setting 1, 1 for setting 2, 2 for setting 3, 3 for setting 4, 4 for setting 5, and 5 for setting 6 are set. Furthermore, 6 is set as the "maximum step setting value". As a result, if a judgment value (0 to 5) corresponding to one of the originally planned settings 1 to 6 is set, it is judged to be less than 6, which is the "maximum step setting value". be done. On the other hand, if any judgment value of 6 or more is set, there is a risk that an unplanned step setting value is set due to some fraudulent act, or that data is destroyed for some reason. is the basis for determination as "RWM abnormality". In this embodiment, with such a configuration, it is monitored whether or not a proper step setting value is set. As will be described later, the determination values corresponding to the stepped set values are saved (set) in the "stepped set value storage area". The "gradual set value storage area" is a storage area that is not erased even by the RWM clear process.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has at least a "RWM clear" state, a "backup return" state, a "setting confirmation" state, a "setting change" state, and a "game stop" state, as shown in FIG. , a power-on state, and a power-off (also referred to as power-off) state.
The setting state flag is a flag indicating the transition state of the pachinko machine 1, and different values are set as the flag values set in the setting state flag according to each transition state. That is, 0 is set in the "RWM clear" state and "backup recovery" state, 1 in the "setting confirmation" state, 2 in the "setting change" state, and 3 in the "game stop" state. When the set state flag is 0, it means either the "RWM clear" state or the "backup return" state, that is, the normal game is possible.

It should be noted that this "normal game possible state" is a state in which the player can execute a normal game, and the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is a "non-time-saving state and normal probability game state", It refers to a state in which a player can execute a game using the pachinko machine, regardless of whether it is a "time saving state and normal probability game state" or a "high probability game state". This "normal game possible state" may be referred to as "normal game executable state".

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has functions for changing, confirming, and displaying such so-called settings, and also has functions for transitioning to states such as the "setting confirmation" state and the "setting change" state. I have. How such functions are specifically realized in the pachinko machine 1 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, and 24-28. This will be further elaborated by describing the program processing that follows.
First, the basic control processing, performance display function, etc. relating to the normal game (normal game executable state) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 23. FIG.

The activation process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is powered on, the main controller 40 starts this process. First, in S0, the main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address, and shifts the process to S5. do.
In S5, main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register, and shifts the process to S10. The interrupt vector address is for designating a start address in an address space (memory space) relating to an interrupt (INT) processing program, which will be described later.
Main controller 40 sets the built-in register in S10, and shifts the process to S15.
S0 to S10 executed by the main controller 40 are CPU initial setting processes that are first executed by the main controller 40 in preparation for subsequent processing when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

Main controller 40 reads the input port register in S15, and shifts the process to S20.
In S20, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF (stopped output) based on the value of the previously read input port register. If the determination is affirmative (S20: yes), The process proceeds to S25, and if the determination is negative (S20: no), the process proceeds to S15.
The read processing of the input port register in S15 is repeatedly executed until the determination in this step is affirmative. The power failure detection signal 111 is considered to be ON when the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage and is considered to be OFF when the voltage of the main power supply rises to a predetermined voltage or higher. ) is the signal generated by That is, in S20, the fact that the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF means that the voltage has risen and stabilized after the power is turned on.
When the determination in S20 is affirmative, main controller 40 permits writing to the RWM (also called RAM) in S25, and shifts the process to S30.

Main controller 40 acquires the checksum in S30, and shifts the process to S35.
In S35, main controller 40 determines whether or not the checksum acquired in S30 is abnormal. If the determination is affirmative (S35: yes), the process proceeds to S55. no), the process proceeds to S40.

In S40, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the step set value currently set is less than the "maximum step set value", and if the determination is affirmative (S40: yes), the process proceeds to S45. If the determination is negative (S40: no), the process proceeds to S55.
In this step, it is checked whether the set step setting value is an abnormal value, that is, whether an illegal step setting value is set by a fraudulent person who tries to obtain an unfair profit, judge.

In S45, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the backup flag is set. If the determination is affirmative (S45: yes), the process proceeds to S47, and if the determination is negative (S45: no). , S55.
In this step, it is determined whether or not a backup flag indicating that the backup of the data relating to the state of the pachinko machine 1 has been completed at the time of the previous power failure, that is, whether the backup of the information at the time of the power failure has been performed without any problem. It is determined whether or not
It should be noted that later, as will be described in detail in the power failure detection signal monitoring process (S105) of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10), when the setting state flag is 3, that is, in the "game stop" state, the power is cut off Only in this case, the backup flag is not set and the checksum is not calculated or saved. Therefore, when the state before the power failure was the "game stop" state, a negative determination (RWM abnormality determination) is made in either step S45 or the above S35, and the process proceeds to S55.

In S47, main controller 40 sets the value of the set state flag in the general-purpose register, and shifts the process to S50.
In the present embodiment, data relating to the setting state flag is stored when it is not determined in S35, S40 and S45 that there is an "RWM abnormality". For example, if the state before the power failure was the "setting change" state, by setting information related to the setting state flag indicating this in the general-purpose register, the RWM clear processing (S60) to be described later can be performed. Without being affected, it is possible to determine in the initial setting process (S65) to be executed later that the setting was changed before the power failure. That is, even if the power is cut off in the setting change state and the RWM clear SW 46 is turned on when the power is turned on again, the information related to the setting state flag indicating the "setting change" state is maintained. It is configured so that it is possible to reliably return to the "setting change" state.

In S55, main controller 40 sets a result indicating "RWM abnormality" in the general-purpose register, and shifts the process to S60.
In this embodiment, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, the set step setting value is not less than the "step setting maximum value", or the backup flag is not set. is processed as "RWM abnormality".

In S50, the main controller 40 determines whether the RWM clear SW 46 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S50: yes), the process proceeds to S60. The process proceeds to S65.
This step is a process to be shifted to when it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality in any of the determination processes of S35, S40, and S45 described above. Therefore, even if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the three types of determination steps, if the RWM clear SW 46 is in the ON state, the RWM clear process is performed in the next S60, and then the process proceeds to S65. Also, if the RWM clear SW 46 is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to S65 without performing the RWM clear process.

In S60, main controller 40 executes RWM clear processing for initializing by clearing RWM to 0, and shifts the processing to S65.
In this embodiment, in the RWM clear process, as described above, the RWM area excluding the area related to the gradual setting value is cleared. As a result, even if the RWM clearing process is executed, the stepped setting values changed to new values in the setting change process (S610) of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26) described later are not erased and set. The changed step setting is maintained. However, at least the setting state flag set before the power failure is erased in the initial setting process (FIGS. 24 and 25) and the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26), which will be described later.
However, if the value of the set state flag is set in the general-purpose register in S47 before the RWM clear process (S60), it is held so that it can be referenced later. The general-purpose register for setting the value of the set state flag in S47 is a register whose set result is not erased even if the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, and can be confirmed later. S515 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24), which will be described later, makes a determination by referring to the result set in the general-purpose register in S47.
Also, even if the RWM clear processing (S60) is executed, the set result of the general-purpose register for setting the result indicating "RWM abnormality" in S55 is not erased and can be confirmed later. register. S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24), which will be described later, makes a determination by referring to the result set in the general-purpose register in S55.
Thus, in this embodiment, even if the RWM clear process (S60) is executed, the area related to the step setting value, the general-purpose register in which the value of the setting state flag is set, and the result of "RWM abnormality" are set. General purpose registers maintain their state without being erased.

Furthermore, when the power is turned on this time, if it is found that "RWM abnormality" is found in any of the above S35, S40, or S45, the RWM is initialized in the RWM clearing process (S60), so that "RWM abnormality" is detected. The determined cause will be eliminated immediately. However, the result of "RWM abnormality" set in the general-purpose register is maintained even after the RWM clear processing.
Therefore, if a negative determination is made in either S575 or S580 in the initial setting process (FIG. 25) to be described later, 3 is set in the setting state flag. If the power is cut while the set state flag is set to 3, the backup flag is not set as described above. As a result, when the power is turned on again, even if it is determined not to be "RWM abnormal" in S35 and S40, it is always determined to be "RWM abnormal" in S45. ing. That is, once it is determined that the "RWM abnormality", in this embodiment, unless the power is turned on in a state in which the transition condition (4) (see FIG. 28) described later is satisfied, the "game stop" state (set state flag is set to 3).

Note that when the RWM clearing process (S60) is executed, the value of the setting state flag that was set before the power failure is cleared, and the process proceeds to the initial setting process (S65). If a negative determination is made, that is, if the RWM clear SW 46 is not turned ON, the RWM clear processing (S60) is not executed, so the information such as the setting state flag set before the power failure is maintained after the power is restored. , the process shifts to the initial setting process (S65).
Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the value of the set state flag is set in the general-purpose register in S47, the value set in the general-purpose register can be referred to regardless of whether or not the RWM clear process (S60) has been executed. , it is possible to check the value of the setting state flag that was set before the power failure.

Main controller 40 executes an initial setting process in S65, and shifts the process to S70.
The initial setting process transitions (transitions) from the state before the power failure (especially the "game stop" state at the time of the power failure) and the input value at the time of power-on (the state of the setting key SW47 and the RWM clear SW46). This is the process of setting whether to In this embodiment, any of the "setting change" state, the "setting confirmation" state, the "game stop" state, the "RWM clear" state, and the "backup return" state can be transitioned to when the power is turned on. (see FIG. 28 to be described later). The "RWM clear" state and the "backup return" state are both "normal game executable states" in which a normal game is possible. The initialization process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 24-25.

Main controller 40 sets a timer interrupt register in S70, and shifts the process to S75.
In this step, the corresponding timer interrupt register is set in preparation for execution of subsequent interrupt (INT) processing.

Main controller 40 prohibits the timer interrupt in S75, and shifts the process to S80.

In S80, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is 0. If the determination is affirmative (S80: yes), the process proceeds to S85, and if the determination is negative (S80: no), The process proceeds to S97.
Therefore, when the setting state flag is not 0, that is, in the "setting confirmation" state, the "setting change" state, and the "game stop" state, the subsequent processing of S85 to S95 is not performed. That is, the performance display aggregate division process of S90 is executed only in a state in which a normal game is possible (normal game executable state) such as the "RWM clear" state and the "backup return" state, and the "setting check" state, the "setting This is a process that is not executed in the "change" state and the "game stop" state.

Main controller 40 executes save processing of the corresponding register in S85, executes total division processing for performance display in S90, executes restore processing of the register in S95, and shifts the processing to S97. .
The performance display total division process is a process of totaling data and calculating a result in order to display the performance of the pachinko machine 1 on the performance display device 48, which will be described later.

Main controller 40 permits the timer interrupt in S97, and shifts the process to S75. Main controller 40 performs loop processing from S75 to S97. An interrupt (INT) process, which will be described later, is performed each time a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms) generated based on the system clock occurs between the timer interrupt being permitted in S97 and the timer interrupt being prohibited in S75. is executed. When the interrupt (INT) processing ends, RETI (Return from Interrupt) is executed, and waits until the timer interrupt is disabled in S75.
The above is the startup processing of this embodiment.

Interrupt (INT) processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The interrupt (INT) process is, as described above, a process that is executed between enabling the timer interrupt in S97 of the activation process (FIG. 9) and disabling the timer interrupt in S75.
When the main controller 40 starts this process, first, in S100, it sets various timers and a watchdog timer (WDT), and then proceeds to S105.
In this step, various timers are set, and the watchdog timer is cleared and restarted.

Main controller 40 executes a power failure detection signal monitoring process in S105, and shifts the process to S110.
In this step, the power failure detection circuit 96 (see FIG. 7) monitors whether or not the power failure detection signal 111 is ON (output) on the condition that the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage at the time of power failure. to monitor for power outages. Note that when the occurrence of a power failure is detected in this step, a power failure process (not shown) is executed.
That is, if the game is in the "stopped" state (set state flag is 3), access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down. Also, if it is not in the "game stop" state, a backup flag is set, a checksum is calculated and stored, and access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down.
That is, as described above, when power is cut off, it is checked whether the set state flag is not 3, that is, whether the game is in the "stopped" state. If the set state flag is not 3, set the backup flag. However, when the setting status flag is 3, the backup flag is not set, and the checksum calculation and storage are not executed.
Also, if it is in the "setting change" state (setting state flag is 2), it is not in the "game stop" state as described above, so the backup flag is set, the checksum is calculated and saved, and the built-in Prepare for power down by prohibiting RWM access. At this time, the flag value 2 of the set state flag is also stored and maintained, and when the power is turned on again, the flag value is referred to and set in the general-purpose register at S47 of the startup process (FIG. 9). is possible.

In S110, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)", and if the determination is affirmative (S110: yes), S115. If the determination is negative (S110: no), the process proceeds to S190.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the startup process (FIG. 9) is 0, that is, in either the "RWM clear" state or the "backup restore" state. state or not.

Main controller 40 executes a timer update process in S115, and shifts the process to S120.
In this step, various timers are updated.

Main controller 40 executes an input determination process in S120, and shifts the process to S125.
In this step, input data is input from the input port, and monitoring processing of the starting switch and the count switch and monitoring processing of abnormal winning are executed.
That is, the ball (winning) confirmation of the first special figure start opening 23, the ball (winning) confirmation of the second special figure starting opening 24, the big winning opening 25 (winning) confirmation, the normal figure operation gate 22 Confirmation of the passage of the game ball, confirmation of entry (winning) of the ball in the general winning hole 26, input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40, and the like are executed.
Further, the later-described fraud monitoring process (FIG. 11) is one module of the input determination process. The fraud monitoring process (FIG. 11) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud is being carried out with respect to the general prize winning opening 26. FIG. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the general winning hole 26 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is greater than a predetermined specified number (for example, 10), If there are many, it is judged to be fraudulent, and this is the process of informing that fact. The fraud monitoring process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Note that the input determination process and the fraud monitoring process are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment as described above, and may be configured as follows. That is, in the input determination process, the entry (winning) of the second special figure start port 24 and the entry (winning) of the big winning port 25 are confirmed, and fraud monitoring, which is one module of the input determination processing, is performed. In the process, it may be configured as a process of monitoring whether the second special figure start opening 24 and the big winning opening 25 have been tampered with. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings to the second special start opening 24 and the big winning opening 25 outside the valid winning period is greater than a predetermined number, and if it is greater, it is determined to be fraudulent. It is also possible to perform a process of notifying the user of the fact. This is because, assuming that the validity period for validating the prize is uniquely set for normal electric accessories and special electric accessories, winning will occur late even after the expiration of the valid period in rare cases. sometimes. Also, a fraudulent person may generate a large number of prizes by fraudulent means even after the valid period expires. A configuration that realizes monitoring of whether or not fraud has been committed by setting a predetermined number (for example, one) as a limit after the expiration of the valid period, and if winning exceeding this limit occurs, it is regarded as fraudulent winning. Adoption is also possible.

In S125, main controller 40 executes special figure special electric processing, and shifts the processing to S130.
In this step, the state of the special symbol and the special electric accessory is updated. In order to control the special figure and the special electric, the entrance ball detection processing to the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port SW504 is performed, and the display control processing of the special symbol and the special electric accessory related to the big hit game control processing, etc.
It should be noted that special figure starting winning confirmation processing (FIG. 12), special figure success determination processing (FIGS. 13 to 16), and special game processing (FIGS. 17 to 20), which will be described later, are modules of special figure special electric processing.
In the special figure start winning confirmation process (FIG. 12) to be described later, when the game ball wins the first special figure start opening 23 and the second special figure start opening 24, "random number for judging a big hit", "random number for special figure determination 1 ”, “Random number for special figure determination 2”, “Random number for special figure variation pattern determination 1” and “Random number for special figure variation pattern determination 2”, etc. are acquired. However, the maximum number of pending memories of the first special figure based on the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure pending memory based on the entering ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is 4 each. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 when the reserved memory is full, the prize balls are only paid out, and the reserved memory not be configured.

In S130, main controller 40 executes a general/universal electric power process, and shifts the process to S135.
In this step, the state of normal symbols and normal electric accessories is updated. In order to control the general pattern and the general pattern, the entry ball detection processing to the general pattern operation SW 505 is performed, and the display control processing of the normal pattern and the control processing of the normal electric accessory related to the winning game are executed.
When the normal pattern operation gate 22 is won, a plurality of random numbers such as "random number for hit determination", "random number for normal pattern determination", and "random number for normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination" are acquired.

The main controller 40 executes a game state setting process in S135, and shifts the process to S140.
In this step, the game state is updated. The game state is updated by executing clear processing such as the general electric operating state and the special electric operating state.

Main controller 40 executes prize ball command transmission processing in S140, and shifts the processing to S145.
In this step, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 41 with respect to the prize balls generated based on the balls entering various prize winning openings.

Main controller 40 executes an error monitoring process in S145, and shifts the process to S150.
In this step, each error such as radio wave error and vibration error is monitored.

Main controller 40 executes information output processing in S150, and shifts the processing to S155.
In this step, output to the external terminal board is performed by executing various information creation processing and information data output processing.

Main controller 40 executes solenoid output processing in S155, and shifts the processing to S160.
In this step, output to the solenoid is performed by executing processing for creating solenoid data and the like and processing for outputting information data. In accordance with the progress of the game, the main controller 40 executes output processing for each of the big winning opening solenoid 508, the general electric accessory solenoid 509, and the like.
In addition, in this embodiment, in S155, a process of outputting a security signal from the external connection terminal board 38 is also executed in order to notify that an error is occurring when the pachinko machine 1 has an abnormality.

Main controller 40 saves the corresponding register in S160, executes the out-of-area process in S165, restores the register in S170, and shifts the process to S175.
In the step of S165, out-of-area processing is performed as control processing of the performance display device 48, output processing of trial shooting test data, and the like. That is, data for display control using the performance display device 48 and test fire test data are stored outside the RWM area based on the results calculated in the performance display aggregate division processing (S90) of the startup processing (FIG. 9). process to create

Main controller 40 executes a segment data setting process in S175, and shifts the process to S180.
In this step, an LED data setting table is acquired, and segment data generation processing for performing light emission control for each LED common (display area in 8-bit units relating to LED segments) is performed. That is, the data created outside the RWM area in the outside area processing (S165) is moved into the RWM area, and segment data for output in the LED output process (S180) described later is set. .

The main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating the "game stop" state in S190 to which the negative determination is made in S110, and if the determination is affirmative (S190: yes). , S180, and if the determination is negative (S190: no), the process proceeds to S195.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (S65) of the startup process (FIG. 9) is 3 or not. If the setting state flag is 3, S195 is not executed, and the process immediately proceeds to S180.

Main controller 40 executes a setting state confirmation process in S195, and shifts the process to S180.
This step is a process for confirming and changing settings. That is, at the time of setting change or setting confirmation, based on the input value (the detection signal related to the setting key SW 47 and the RWM clear SW 46), the stepwise setting value is changed, and the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state are changed. Perform processing related to termination.
The setting state confirmation processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Main controller 40 executes LED output processing in S180, and shifts the processing to S185.
In this step, information for light emission control related to the performance display device 48 and various LEDs is output.
That is, performance display using the performance display device 48 or information for light emission control related to the step setting value, and the first special figure display provided collectively on the lower right side of the surface side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) Device 27A, first special figure reservation number display device 271, second special figure display device 27B, second special figure reservation number display device 272, general figure display device 28, and general figure reservation number display device 281 etc. LED light emission Outputs information for control.

In S185, main controller 40 permits the interrupt, terminates this interrupt process, and returns to S75 of the activation process.
The above is the interrupt (INT) processing of this embodiment.

Here, the fraud monitoring process, which is one module of the input determination process (S120) in the interrupt (INT) process described above, will be described with reference to FIG. In the "fraud monitoring process", first, in S200, it is determined whether or not fraud has occurred due to an abnormality in the winning frequency. It should be noted that fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency means that the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 26 within a predetermined period (eg, 60 seconds) is greater than a predetermined number (eg, 10). be. If it is fraudulent (S200: yes), fraud notification processing is performed in S201, followed by fraud notification command transmission processing (S202), and this processing ends.
If it is determined in the process of S200 that no fraud has been committed (S200: no), the fraud monitoring process is terminated and the process returns.

The specified number in the fraud monitoring process is the total number of game balls entering the four general winning holes 26 . The configuration is not limited to this, and may be a configuration in which a predetermined specified number is provided for each general winning opening 26 .

In the fraud notification process (S201), the main control device 40 transmits to the payout control device 41 a fraud command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal. The payout control device 41 that has received the illegal command lights up the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4).
In addition, in the fraud notification command transmission process (S202), the main controller 40 transmits the fraud notification command to the sub-integrated control device . The sub-integrated control device 42, which has received the illegality notification command, displays on the screen of the performance symbol display device 21 that the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening SW 506 within a predetermined period (eg, 60 seconds) is a specified number (eg, 10). ), a warning display is displayed to the effect that an abnormal cheating of the winning frequency has been performed, and an error notification is performed by the frame-side decoration lamp 113 of the front frame 11.例文帳に追加
Note that the fraud monitoring process is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment. In other words, it does not monitor abnormal winnings to the general winning opening, but determines whether or not fraud has occurred based on whether the number of winnings outside the winning valid period of normal electric accessories and special electric accessories exceeds a predetermined number. The configuration may be such that monitoring is performed by

Next, as a module of the special figure special electric processing (S125) in the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10), "special figure start winning confirmation processing", "special figure winning judgment processing" and "special game processing" are described below. explain.
The "special figure start winning confirmation process" shown in FIG. The random number is stored in main controller 40 as reserved storage. Then, it becomes a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 resulting from the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 . In this embodiment, the number of pending memories that can be stored due to the entry to the first special figure start port 23 and the number of pending memories that can be stored due to the entry to the second special figure start port 24 are each There are four.

In the "special figure starting winning confirmation process", first, it is determined whether or not the first special figure starting opening SW503 detects the ball entering the first special figure starting opening 23 (S250). If there is no entry (S250: no), the process proceeds to S254. If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (S250: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of pending memories of the first special figure stored in the main controller 40 is full in the process of S251. (determine whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). If it is full (S251: yes), the process proceeds to S254.

If the pending memory is not full (S251: no), in the process of S252, the first special figure jackpot determination random number, special figure determination random number 1, special figure determination random number 2, special figure variation pattern determination random number 1, Tokuzu fluctuation pattern determination random number 2 and the like are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the reserved memory area of the main controller 40 as reserved memory. Incidentally, the extracted various random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control unit 40 and then stored in the reserved storage area. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as win/fail random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.
After that, the pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number of the first special figure is added, and the first special figure pending number command indicating the value of the added pending storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S253).
Although not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, a reach, or the like with respect to the reserved storage of the stored first special figure. If there is a possibility of a big hit or a ready-to-win game according to the prefetch determination, it is desirable to send a prefetch command to that effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

Subsequently, in the process of S254, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening SW504 has detected the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If there is no entry (S254: no), this process is terminated. If there is a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 (S254: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of pending memories of the second special figure stored in the main controller 40 is full in the process of S255. (determine whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). If it is full (S255: yes), return.

If the reserved memory of the second special figure is not full (S255: no), in the process of S256, the second special figure jackpot determination random number, the special figure determination random number 1, the special figure determination random number 2, the special figure variation pattern Random number 1 for determination, random number 2 for special figure variation pattern determination, etc. are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the reserved memory area of the main controller 40 as reserved memory. Incidentally, the extracted various random numbers may be temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control unit 40 and then stored in the reserved storage area. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.
After that, the pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number of the second special figure is added, and the second special figure pending number command indicating the value of the added pending storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S257). Then return.
Although not shown, it may be determined in advance whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, a reach, or the like with respect to the reserved storage of the stored second special figure. If there is a possibility of a big hit or reach based on prefetch determination, it is desirable to send a prefetch command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to that effect.

Next, FIGS. 13 to 16 show a flowchart of "special figure suitability determination processing". In this process, the validity determination of the first special figure and the validity determination of the second special figure are executed. In this case, the propriety determination of the second special figure is preferentially executed rather than the propriety determination of the first special figure. The determination of whether the first special figure and the second special figure are valid is almost the same process, and in the following explanation, if necessary, the two will be distinguished, but otherwise the first special figure and the second special figure will be distinguished. It is simply referred to as "special figure" without

As shown in FIG. 13, the "special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated, and determines whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress (S300). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing" (see FIG. 14). If the special electric accessory is not in operation and the jackpot game or the small hit game is not in progress (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in fluctuation stop (S301). If it is during the fluctuation stop (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed (S302).

If the determined symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory of the second special figure (S303). If there is a pending memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the number of pending memories of the second special figure is subtracted, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is subject to the propriety determination.

If there is no reserved storage of the second special figure in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether or not there is reserved storage of the first special figure (S305). If there is a reserved memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is subtracted, and shift processing of the reserved memory is performed (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.
If there is no reserved storage of the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following the processing of S304 or the processing of S306, in the processing of S310 shown in FIG. 14, the probability variation flag is checked to determine whether the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state of the special figure. If it is during probability variation (S310: yes), the determination is made by comparing the winning/failure determination table at the time of probability variation and the random number for determining the jackpot in the reserved storage that is the target of the determination (S311).
In the process of S310, if the odds are not changing (S310: no), the determination is made by comparing the winning/failing determination table of the normal probability with the reserved memory jackpot determination random number that is the target of the winning/failure determination (S312).

Subsequently, in the processing of S313, it is determined whether or not the winning determination of the processing of S311 or S312 is a big hit.
If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the processing of S314, a big hit pattern is determined based on the special figure determination random number 1 and the special figure determination random number 2 of the reserved storage which are the targets of the success/failure determination.
Subsequently, based on the special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 of the reserved storage, which are the targets of the success/failure determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the special figure big hit pattern is determined (S315 ).

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot pattern, for example, whether to use the 10R probability variable jackpot game, the 8R probability variable jackpot game, or the 4R normal jackpot game, the contents of the jackpot game, the jackpot game A shift to a variable probability game after the end, a shift to a time reduction, setting of the time of the big win start performance of the big win game executed by the performance pattern display device 21, time of the big win end performance, etc. are set.

In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S313: no), the process of S317 determines a variation pattern such as the variation time of the special figure losing pattern. Next, a loss setting process is performed (S318). In the loss setting process of this S318, if the time saving number of times or the probability variation number of times is plus, each is -1.

After the process of S316 or the process of S318, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage after the success/failure judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the reservation storage after the execution of the judgment of the success/failure) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed (S319). ).
In the subsequent processing of S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and "special game process”. In addition, the variation start command and the design designation command include the variation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the right or wrong determination of the special figure, and the like.

When the special figure is fluctuating in the process of S301 in FIG. 13 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. Control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 27A or the second special figure display device 27B and display the fixed symbol. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the determined symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 13 (S302: no), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the determined symbol display time has ended. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 27A or the second special symbol display device 27B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display of S341. Control to terminate is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to terminate the confirmation display of the pseudo performance design corresponding to the special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the combination of the special symbols is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and when it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is "1". If there is (S343: yes), the variable probability flag is reset to "0" (S344). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S346). By these processes, the game state regarding the variable probability state and the time saving state during the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device is operated when the winning or not judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big winning pattern is confirmed and displayed to establish the conditions for starting the big winning game, and the continuous operation device for the accessory is activated in the big winning game. It is a necessary device. Furthermore, the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device is started (S348), and the big hit start effect processing is performed (S349), and the process proceeds to "special game processing".

If the combination does not result in a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the variable probability flag is "1" (S350), and it is determined that the variable probability flag is "1". If (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of probability variation is 0 (S351). Then, if the probability variation count is 0 (S351: yes), the process proceeds to S352, the value of the probability variation flag is set to "0", and the process proceeds to S353. That is, when a negative determination is made in the process of S350 or S351, or when the process of S352 is executed, the process proceeds to S353.
In the process of S353, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving flag is "1". (S354). If the number of times of time saving is "0" (S354: yes), the process proceeds to S355, the value of the time saving flag is set to "0", and the process proceeds to S356. If a negative determination is made in the process of S353 or S354, the process proceeds directly to S356.
In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, the state designation command including the information of the variable probability flag and the time saving flag indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

In addition, in the high probability game state, since the probability variable number of times and the time saving number of times are originally set to "10000" times, even if the variable display of the special symbol is repeated until the big hit occurs, the processing of S351 and S354 is positively determined. never In addition, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation number and the time number are positive, the probability variation number and the time saving number are decremented by 1 each time the special symbol starts to fluctuate (see the process of S318 in FIG. 14), and the special symbol variation It was determined whether or not the number of times of probability variation and the number of times of time saving became "0" when finishing. However, unlike the present embodiment, if the number of time saving and the number of time saving is positive, the number of time saving and the number of time saving are decremented by 1 when ending the variation of the special symbol, and the number of time saving and the number of time saving become "0". It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to "0" when the probability variation frequency becomes "0", and when the time saving frequency becomes "0", the time saving flag value may be set to "0".

As shown in FIG. 17, in the "special game process", first, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation (S400). It is confirmed whether or not the winning opening 25 is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), this process is terminated.
If the large winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is determined whether or not the interval of the big win game is in progress in the process of S402. If it is not during the interval (S402: no), it is determined in the processing of S403 whether or not the special figure jackpot ending effect is being performed. If the jackpot end effect is not being performed (S403: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in the process of S404. If the jackpot start performance time has passed (S404: yes), the first round big winning opening 25 is opened in the big winning opening opening process and the process returns (S405).

If the big winning opening is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has ended (S411), and if either is affirmative determination (S410: yes or S411: yes), the large winning opening 25 is opened in the process of S412. It closes, executes jackpot interval processing (S413), and returns.

If it is during the jackpot interval in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has passed (S420). ), in the process of S421, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (for example, 10th R if 10R jackpot game, 8th R if 8R jackpot game, 4th R if 4R jackpot game). If it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of S422 big hit end effect is executed, and in this process, a big win end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance pattern control device 43, and the big win game ends. to return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening of the big winning opening 25 of the next round is executed by the opening processing of the big winning opening 25 of S423, and the process returns.

If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430). If the elapse of the jackpot end effect time is confirmed (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the process of S433, it is determined whether or not there is a setting to change probability after the end of the big win game according to the big win pattern or the like. If there is a probability variation setting (S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probability variation state (10000 times) is set in the process of S434, and the probability variation flag is set to "1" in the process of S435. As a result, a probability variation state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in the process of S436, it is determined whether or not there is a setting for shortening the working hours according to the big hit pattern or the like. If there is a setting of time saving (S436: yes), the number of repetitions of the time saving state (10000 times or 100 times) is set (S437), and "1" is set to the time saving flag (S438). As a result, a time saving state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game. After that, a process of sending a special jackpot end command (S439) is executed, in this process a jackpot end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect pattern control device 43, the jackpot game is ended and the process returns.

FIG. 21 shows an example of an effect display mode displayed during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and an example of a warning display displayed when cheating is performed due to an abnormality in the winning frequency.
As shown in FIG. 21(a), when the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the display screen of the production symbol display device 21 surrounded by the center case 200 shows the second A pseudo effect pattern 700 consisting of a three-digit numerical value corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed. Also, in the lower left part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a first special figure pending display 701 indicating the pending memory of the first special figure is displayed, and in the lower right part of the display screen, the second special figure pending memory is displayed. 2nd special figure reservation display 702 shown is displayed.

Then, in the fraud monitoring process (see FIG. 11), within a predetermined period (60 seconds), when game balls exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 10) are detected by the general winning opening SW 506 , a fraud notification command is transmitted from the main controller 40 to the sub-integrated controller 42 . When the sub-integrated control device 42 receives the fraud notification command, it causes the effect symbol display device 21 to display a warning display shown in FIG. 21(b).
The warning display is displayed at the center position of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, stating "An abnormal winning number was detected within a predetermined period." During the warning display, the pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed with a small change at the lower right position of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 .

In addition, when the winning frequency is abnormal, along with the warning display of the effect pattern display device 21, error notification is performed by the frame side decoration lamp 113 of the front frame 11 and the like. Furthermore, the speaker 112 issues an error notification by voice saying, "An abnormal number of winnings has been detected."
Furthermore, when the winning frequency is abnormal, the main control device 40 transmits an illegal command to the payout control device 41 indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal. The payout control device 41 that has received the illegal command lights up the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4) provided in the payout control device 41 .

The warning display of the effect pattern display device 21 and the error notification by the frame side decoration lamp 113 of the front frame 11 are terminated five minutes after the occurrence of the abnormality. Note that the error notification by the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the occurrence of the abnormality.

Next, the calculation of the game performance and the display of the game performance executed by the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main controller 40 performs the calculation of the "base" of the "normal game state" as the game performance. Here, the "normal game state" is a state in which the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is not in any advantageous state (normal game state at the time of shipment from the manufacturer). It is a non-time-saving gaming state.
When the "total number of shot balls" of the game balls shot toward the game area 20 reaches a predetermined number, the main controller 40 controls the normal game until the total number of shot balls reaches the predetermined number. The ratio ( The normal game payout ball number/normal game launch ball number×100) is calculated.

The total number of shot balls is the sum of the number of shot balls of all the game balls shot toward the game area 20 regardless of the game state such as variable probability and short time. The total number of shot balls is stored in a predetermined area of RAM of main controller 40 . Main controller 40 preferably accumulates the total number of shots as follows.
For example, an out-port sensor for detecting a game ball taken into the out-port 203 is provided. The number of out balls based on the detection signal of the out hole sensor, the number of balls entering the first special figure start hole 23, the number of balls entering the second special figure start hole 24, and the number of balls entering the big winning hole 25 , and the number of balls entering the general prize-winning hole 26 are added up to accumulate all the number of shot balls.
The total number of shot balls is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the pachinko machine 1 is powered off, and the RAM clearing operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the accumulation of the total number of shot balls from before the game was interrupted is resumed.

As another method of accumulating the total number of shot balls, for example, a game ball that entered (won) the first special figure start opening 23, the second special figure start opening 24, the big winning opening 25, the general winning opening 26, and A discharge path is provided for collectively collecting the games taken into the out port 203 and discharging them from the game board 2.例文帳に追加A discharge sensor for detecting passage of game balls is provided in the discharge path. The number of shot balls may be accumulated based on the detection signal of the discharge sensor.
Further, for example, the game board 2 is provided with a launch sensor for detecting passage of a game ball at a game ball launch port provided between the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202 thereof. The number of shot balls may be accumulated based on the detection signal of the shot sensor.
Furthermore, for example, the game board 2 is provided with one or a plurality of left flow sensors for detecting all game balls flowing down the flow path on the left side of the center case 200 . Further, the game board 2 is provided with one or a plurality of right flow sensors for detecting all game balls flowing down the flow path on the right side of the center case 200 . Then, based on the detection signals of the left flow sensor and the right flow sensor, the number of shot balls of all the game balls shot to the game board 2 may be accumulated.

The number of shot balls in the normal game accumulates the number of shot balls in the normal game state using the same method as the accumulation of the total number of shot balls. The number of shot balls shot in normal game does not include the number of shot balls shot during the big win game. The number of normal game shot balls is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main controller 40 . The number of normal game shot balls is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the pachinko machine 1 is powered off, and the RAM clearing operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the accumulation of the number of normal game shot balls from before the game was interrupted is resumed.

The number of normal payout balls is the number of balls entering the first special figure start port 23 (winning), entering the second special figure starting port 24 (winning), and entering the general prize winning port 26 ( It is the accumulated number of paid-out prize balls that were paid out according to the winning prize). The number of normal game payout balls does not include the number of winning balls during the jackpot game. That is, the number of prize balls to be paid out due to the balls entering the big prize winning opening 25 during the big winning game is not included, and the game balls are paid out when the game balls enter the general winning prize opening 26 during the big winning game. It does not include the number of prize balls that were decided.
The normal game payout ball number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main controller 40 . The number of normal game payout balls is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the pachinko machine 1 is powered off, and the RAM clearing operation of the main controller 40 is performed. When the game is started again, the number of normal game payout balls is accumulated from before the game was interrupted.

As shown in FIGS. 22(a) and 22(b), main controller 40 sets the condition that the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000 as the condition for executing the "base" calculation in the normal gaming state. This condition is based on the following reasons. That is, the pachinko machine is manufactured according to the rules of the amusement business, etc., and the rules of the amusement business stipulate the game performance when a game ball is tested for 10 hours. However, in amusement arcades, it is very rare for a player to continue playing games for 10 hours in a row. Therefore, we made it possible to obtain results similar to those of the test firing test.

When accumulating the total number of shot balls, the main controller 40 treats the section A, in which the total number of shot balls is less than 300, from the first time the power is turned on as the period that is not substantially in operation due to test firing, etc., and is the target period for calculation. are excluded from

When the total number of shot balls reaches 300 and the A period ends, the main controller 40 sets the B period until the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 as the target period for the first calculation. Then, when the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000 and the B section ends, the first normal game state "base" calculation is executed with the B section as the target period. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the B section to the number of normal game discharged balls in the B section is calculated.

Next, main controller 40 sets section C from the end of section B until reaching 60,000 as the target period for the second calculation. Then, when the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000 and the C section ends, the second normal game state "base" calculation is executed with the C section as the target period. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the C section to the number of normal game shot balls in the C section is calculated.

Subsequently, main controller 40 sets D section from the end of C section until reaching 60000 as the target period of the third calculation. Then, when the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000 and the D section ends, the third normal game state "base" calculation is executed with the D section as the target period. That is, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls in the D section to the number of normal game shot balls in the D section is calculated.
After that, the main controller 40 repeats the "base" calculation of the normal game state each time the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000.
It should be noted that the calculation result of the calculated "base" of the normal game state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main controller 40. FIG. In this case, it is desirable to store the results of a plurality of operations in RAM. When the memory reaches a predetermined number, the oldest memory is deleted and updated with new memory according to the calculation of the result of the new operation. Further, the calculation result is not cleared even if the game is interrupted, the pachinko machine 1 is powered off, and the RAM clearing operation of the main controller 40 is performed.

Next, the performance display device 48 will be explained. The performance display device 48 displays the result of the calculation when the first "base" calculation in the normal game state is completed. A performance display device 48 consisting of a four-digit display has two upper digits as an identification display portion indicating the type of performance, and two lower digits as a performance display portion indicating the result of calculation (performance).
The performance display device 48 displays "AA." indicating that the performance to be displayed is the "base" of the normal game state in the upper two-digit identification display section (see FIG. 22(c)). In this case, the upper two-digit identification display section blinks "AA." in the section A, which is not subject to calculation, and the section B, which is subject to the first calculation, since the performance has not been calculated. After that, when the calculation of "base" in the normal game state after the first time is completed (from section C), "AA."

The lower two-digit performance display section of the performance display device 48 blinks “--” in the A section and the B section, which are not subject to calculation, because the performance has not been calculated. After calculating the "base" of the first normal game state in section B, the performance display unit displays the calculation result in a two-digit numerical value (see FIG. 22(c), "32" in the example shown). ). The "base" calculation result of the first normal game state continues to be displayed until the calculation of the next calculation result, that is, in the C section.
After that, the performance display device 48 displays the calculation result in the lower two-digit performance display section each time the total number of shot balls reaches 60000 and the "base" of the normal game state is calculated.
The display of the performance display device 48 is controlled by the main controller 40 . Even if the pachinko machine 1 is powered off and the RAM clearing operation of the main controller 40 is performed, the content displayed on the performance display device 48 is not cleared. When the power is supplied again, the display before the interruption resumes.

Incidentally, the performance display device 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the calculation result is displayed numerically in the performance display unit, and may be configured to display, for example, whether the calculation result is higher or lower than a predetermined performance value. In this case, it is desirable to display "up" if the calculation result is higher than a predetermined performance value, and display "Lo" if it is lower.
Moreover, the performance display device 48 may display the calculation result numerically and then display whether the calculation result is higher or lower than a predetermined performance value. For example, when the calculation result is higher than a predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be lit and displayed, and when the calculation result is lower than the predetermined performance value, the numerical value of the calculation result may be displayed blinking.

According to this embodiment, the operator who investigates the game performance can, for example, determine whether the calculation of the game performance has been completed by the achievement of the predetermined calculation execution condition for the first time, or whether the calculation of the game performance has been completed by the achievement of the predetermined calculation execution condition for the second time (next time). It becomes possible to grasp whether the calculation of the game performance by is completed. Then, the result of the first calculation and the result of the second calculation can be easily compared.

It is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 store a plurality of game performance calculation results in the past. It is desirable that the performance display device 48 is provided with a display changeover switch or the like so that the calculation result of the game performance displayed on the performance display device 48 can be switched to the past result according to the operation of the display changeover switch.
In addition, the calculation of the "base" in the normal game state replaces the total number of shot balls with the "total number of out balls" taken into the out port 203, and takes the number of normal game shot balls into the out port 203 in the normal game state. It may be replaced with the "normal game out ball number". That is, when the total number of out-balls reaches a predetermined number of balls, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game out-balls until the total number of out-balls reaches the predetermined number of balls is calculated. can be In this case, the outlet 203 is provided with an outlet sensor for detecting the number of game balls taken.

In addition, on the condition that the total number of shot balls has reached 60,000, the pachinko machine is the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game shot balls accumulated until the condition is met (“base” in normal game state). may be calculated and displayed as the main function, and the "base" of the normal game state may be calculated and displayed in real time as the "immediate performance". As a result, since a plurality of types of game performance such as the basic configuration game performance and the immediate performance are known, the game performance of the pachinko machine can be grasped in detail.
Further, any one condition can be set from a plurality of types of computation execution conditions with different conditions, and the computation execution condition may be changed to another condition. For example, as an execution condition of the calculation to be changed, when the number of normal game shot balls in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number of balls, the ratio of the number of normal game payout balls to the number of normal game shot balls is calculated. good too. As a result, the game performance corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined calculation execution conditions can be known, so that the game performance of the gaming machine can be grasped in detail. In addition, since it is possible to know which calculation execution condition the calculation of the game performance has been completed, the research work can be efficiently performed.
Also, any one condition can be set from a plurality of types of operation execution conditions with different conditions, and any one performance evaluation period can be set from a plurality of types of performance evaluation periods with different periods. A plurality of types of game performance may be calculated in accordance with a combination of a calculation execution condition and a set performance evaluation period. As a result, since a plurality of types of game performance can be obtained, the game performance of the game machine can be grasped in detail. Since it is known which game performance has been calculated, the investigation work can be efficiently performed.

In addition to the game performances of the present embodiment described above, game performances that can be calculated by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 may calculate a plurality of types of game performances shown in FIG. 23 in addition to the "base", "character ratio", and "continuous character ratio" in the normal game state.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the "short-time ball output rate" as the game performance, ie, the ratio of the total number of balls paid out in the last hour to the total number of balls fired in the last hour.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate a "middle-time ball output rate" as a game performance, that is, the ratio of the total number of balls paid out in the last 10 hours to the total number of balls fired in the last 10 hours.
The pachinko machine is configured to calculate the ratio of the total number of balls paid out in an advantageous state (high probability and time saving state) to the total number of balls fired in an advantageous state (high probability and time saving state) as "high base" as game performance. It's okay.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate "the number of winnings for each winning hole", that is, the ratio of the number of winnings (for each winning hole) to the total number of shot balls.
The game performance of the pachinko machine may be "the number of payout balls (for base calculation)", ie, the number of payout balls for a certain period of time.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the ratio of the number of payout balls in the normal game state to the total number of shot balls multiplied by a predetermined coefficient of 1 as the game performance.
The pachinko machine may be configured to calculate the ratio of the number of payout balls in an advantageous state (high probability and time saving state) to the total number of balls fired multiplied by a predetermined coefficient 2, that is, a "high base approximation value" as game performance. .
Incidentally, it is desirable that the pachinko machine be capable of calculating these plural types of game performances. In the pachinko machine, a changeover switch or the like may be provided in the main control device, and the game performance calculated according to the operation of the changeover switch may be selected. A plurality of types of game performances may be selected. In addition, multiple types of game performance calculations are executed (simultaneously), a display changeover switch or the like is provided on the performance display device, and the required game performance calculation results are displayed according to the operation of the display changeover switch. You may do so. Further, in FIG. 23, "normal number of balls paid out" indicates "normal number of balls discharged", and "normal total number of balls shot" indicates "normal total number of balls shot".

The above is the description of the basic control processing, the performance display function, etc. relating to the normal game (normal game executable state) in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.
Next, as other functions provided in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various functions such as functions for changing, confirming, displaying, etc., relating to so-called settings, and functions for transitioning to a "setting confirmation" state, a "setting change" state, etc. , with reference to FIGS.

Initial setting processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The initial setting process is one module executed in S65 of the above-described activation process (see FIG. 9). This is a process for setting which state to transition (transition to) from the input values (states of the setting key SW 47 and the RWM clear SW 46) when the power is turned on.

When the main controller 40 starts this process, first, in S500, it determines whether or not the RWM was abnormal when the power was turned on this time. , and if the determination is negative (S500: no), the process proceeds to S515.
In this step, when it is determined in S55 of the startup process (see FIG. 9) that there is an "RWM abnormality", determination is made by referring to the general-purpose register in which the result is set. That is, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not "RWM abnormality" is determined in any of steps S35, S40, or S45.

In this step, the main controller 40 refers to a general-purpose register for setting the result when it is determined to be "RWM abnormality" in S55 of the start-up process (see FIG. 9), and after that, the general-purpose register is set. reset the results. In other words, the result set in the general-purpose register at S55 is maintained only until S500 of the initial setting process in the same interrupt is executed, and other than that, it is always in the reset state (not "RWM abnormal"). state). Therefore, if S55 is not executed, a negative determination is made in the determination process of S500.

In S515, main controller 40 determines whether or not the state before power failure was the "setting change" state. If (S515: no), the process proceeds to S520.
In this step, determination is made by referring to the general-purpose register for setting the value of the setting state flag in S47 of the startup process (see FIG. 9). The data stored in the general-purpose register is saved and maintained without being erased even if the RWM is initialized by the RWM clear processing of S60 in the startup processing. By making the determination, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before power failure is 2. If the determination is affirmative, the set state flag is already set to 2, so the process proceeds directly to S535 without going through S530.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the transition condition (5) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 28).
With this configuration, if a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state, that is, if a power failure occurs before the "setting change" state is terminated by turning off the setting key SW 47, the power supply is input, the state changes to the "setting change" state again without fail. As a result, regardless of the state (ON/OFF) of the RWM clear SW 46 when the power is turned on, by forcibly transitioning to the "setting change" state, "normal game" such as "RWM clear" state and "backup return" state is possible (normal game executable state)”.

In this step, main controller 40 refers to the general-purpose register for setting the flag value of the setting state flag in S47 of the activation process (see FIG. 9), and then resets the set flag value. In other words, the flag value set in the general-purpose register at S47 is maintained only until S515 of the initial setting processing in the same interrupt is executed, and is otherwise always reset (any flag value is set). is not set). However, unless "RWM abnormality" is determined in any of S35, S40, or S45 of the start-up process (see FIG. 9), one of setting status flags 0 to 3 is always set. Even if it is in the reset state, in such a case, the result of "RWM abnormality" is set in S55, the affirmative determination is made in S500, and the process does not move to S515, so there is no control problem. does not occur.

In S520, the main controller 40 determines whether the RWM clear SW 46 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. The process proceeds to S540.

In S525, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (S525: yes), the process proceeds to S530. The process proceeds to S555.
In this step, it is determined whether transition condition (2) or (4), which will be described later, is satisfied (see FIG. 28).

Main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 2 in S530, executes setting change notification processing in subsequent S535, and terminates this processing.
The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to notify that the status will change to the "setting change" state.

Main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 0 in S555, executes RWM clear notification processing in subsequent S560, and terminates this processing.
The RWM clear notification process sub-integrates a predetermined command in order to notify that the transition to the "RWM clear" state has already been completed and that the RWM clear process (S60) of the startup process (FIG. 9) has already been completed. This is a process of transmitting to the control device 42 .

In S540, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. The process proceeds to S565.
In this step, it is determined whether transition condition (1) or (3) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 28).

Main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 1 in S545, executes setting confirmation notification processing in subsequent S550, and terminates this processing.
The setting confirmation notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to notify that the status will change to the "setting confirmation" state.

In S565, main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 0, and in subsequent S570, executes backup restoration notification processing, and terminates this processing.
In the backup return notification process, a predetermined command is sent to the sub-integrated control device in order to notify that the transition to the "backup return" state has been completed and that the return to the backed-up state before the power failure has already been completed. 42.

In S575 of FIG. 25, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW 46 is ON, and if the determination is affirmative (S575: yes). , S580, and if the determination is negative (S575: no), the process proceeds to S505.
In this step, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that transition condition (4), which will be described later, is satisfied (see FIG. 28).
It should be noted that this step is not only when the RWM abnormality is determined for the first time when the power is turned on this time, but also when the "game stop" state occurs due to the RWM abnormality before the power failure, and the backup flag is not set at the time of the power failure. , even when it is determined that the RWM is abnormal continuously at the time of turning on the power this time, the processing to be shifted (S45 of the start processing (Fig. 9) and power failure detection of the interrupt (INT) processing (Fig. 10) See signal monitoring processing (S105)).

In S580, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW47 is ON. The process proceeds to S505.
In this step, it is determined whether or not a transition condition (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 28). If both steps S575 and S580 result in an affirmative determination, the transition condition (4) is satisfied.

Main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 2 in S585, executes setting change notification processing in subsequent S590, and terminates this processing.
The setting change notification process, like S535, is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-integrated control device 42 in order to notify that the state will change to the "setting change" state.

Main controller 40 sets the setting state flag to 3 in S505 to which transition condition (4) is not satisfied, and proceeds to S510.
In this step, if the setting state flag is already set to 3, this step is configured not to be performed. However, it is not limited to this, and may be set again.

In S510, main controller 40 executes a game stop promotion process and terminates this process.
In the game stop promotion process, a predetermined command is sent to the sub-integrated control device in order to notify that there is an RWM abnormality, prompt the player to immediately stop the game, and prompt hall employees to take appropriate measures. 42.

In the initial setting process of this embodiment, for example, if it is determined that there is an "RWM abnormality" in any one of steps S35 to S45 in the start-up process (see FIG. 9) before the power is turned off. , After the RWM clearing process is performed by shifting to S60 via S55, 3 is set to the setting state flag in S505 of the initial setting process, the state transitions to the "game stop" state, and the game stop promotion process is performed. done. As a result of this promotion, when the power is cut off by, for example, a hall employee, the backup flag and the checksum calculation result are not set when the power is cut off because the setting status flag is 3 as described above. After that, when the power is turned on, even if it is determined that the checksum calculation result is not abnormal, since the backup flag is not set, a negative determination is made in S45, and the result that the RWM is abnormal is determined in S55. The result is set in the register, and the result is referred to in S500 of the subsequent initial setting process, resulting in an affirmative determination, and the process proceeds to S575. If the power is turned on this time with neither the RWM clear SW 46 nor the setting key SW 47 turned on, that is, if the transition condition (4) (see FIG. 28) is not satisfied, the process proceeds to S575 or S580. Therefore, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to S505 again.
In this manner, it is configured such that it is impossible to get out of the "game stop" state (the set state flag=3) unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, it is impossible to get out of the loop of transition conditions (7), (8) and (9).
It should be noted that once the program enters the above loop, it is impossible to get out of the loop even if transition conditions (1), (2), or (3) are satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, in both transition conditions (1) and (3), the RWM clear SW 46 is OFF, so a negative determination is made in S575, and the process proceeds to S505. In transition condition (2), the setting key SW 47 is OFF. Therefore, a negative determination is made in S580, and the process proceeds to S505. Therefore, in order to get out of the loop, the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear SW 46 and the setting key SW 47 are ON) must be satisfied when the power is turned on.

As described above, the initial setting process of the present embodiment is configured such that if the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on, the "game stop" state (state of setting state flag = 3) cannot be escaped. It has the following effects. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is shipped from the factory after passing a predetermined inspection before shipment. Even if the game information at the time of the inspection is stored in the RWM, the information generally volatilizes after shipment until it is installed in the hall. According to the instruction manual provided to the pachinko hall along with the delivery of the pachinko machine 1, when the installed pachinko machine 1 is turned on for the first time, transition condition (4) must be satisfied (RWM clear SW 46 and setting key SW 47 are both in the ON state), and the procedure of turning on the power and transitioning to the "setting change" state is recommended. However, if this procedure is not followed and the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on, it is determined that there is an "RWM abnormality" at one of steps S35 to S45 in the startup process (see FIG. 9). The loop of transition conditions (7), (8) and (9) described above will be entered. In order to get out of the loop and put the pachinko machine 1 in an operable state, the pachinko machine 1 is turned on while satisfying the transition condition (4), and through the "setting change" state, "RWM clear". need to transition to a state. As a result, when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment, or when the power is turned on again without being turned on for a long time due to a change in the installation location, etc., it is unclear whether the stored information in the RWM is reliably retained. Even in such a state, the state changes to a state in which a game can be played under the guarantee that the hall employee himself/herself changes or confirms the setting value in the "setting change" state. Therefore, the hall can operate the pachinko machine 1 on the basis of the staged set values managed by itself.

Further, in the initial setting process of this embodiment, for example, if a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state (the setting status flag is 2), the power failure of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10) A backup flag is set in the detection signal monitoring process (S105). After that, when the power is turned on and it is determined that there is no "RWM abnormality" at S35 and S40, the backup flag is set at the following S45, so if the determination is affirmative, at S47 the setting from before the power failure is performed. The flag value of the status flag (2 in this case) is set in the general register. Regardless of whether the RWM clear SW 46 was ON or OFF when the power was turned on this time (regardless of whether or not the RWM clear processing of S60 is executed), the information set in the general-purpose register is maintained and the initial It shifts to the setting process (S65). In S500 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24), the result indicating "RWM abnormality" is not set in the general-purpose register, so a negative determination is made, and in S515, the general-purpose register was in the "setting change" state before the power failure. is set, the determination is affirmative, and the setting change notification process (S535) is executed. In this way, when a power failure occurs during the "setting change" state, the state is changed to the "setting change" state again without fail if the "RWM abnormality" is not detected after the power is turned on. Unless the setting key SW 47 is turned from ON to OFF (transition condition (6)) to transition to the "RWM clear" state, the loop of transition conditions (5), (8) and (9) cannot be exited. It has become.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 initializes which state to transition to by setting any value to the set state flag in the initial setting process each time the power is turned on.
The above is the initial setting process of this embodiment.

The setting state confirmation processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The setting state confirmation process is one module executed in S195 of the interrupt (INT) process described above.
When starting this process, the main controller 40 first determines in S600 whether or not the setting state flag is 2. If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the process proceeds to S605. (S600: no), the process proceeds to S645.
This process is entered only when the setting status flag is 1 or 2 by S110 and S190 of the above-described interrupt (INT) process. Therefore, in this step, it is determined whether the setting state flag is 2 ("setting change" state) or 1 ("setting confirmation" state).
It should be noted that, although not shown, in the negative determination (S600: no), main controller 40 displays display data for displaying the current step set value on performance display device 48 until the process proceeds to S645. (segment data) setting processing.

In S605, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting switch has been received. , and if the determination is negative (S605: no), the process proceeds to S630.
In this step, it is determined whether or not a detection signal related to the RWM clear SW 46, which is also used as the setting SW, is generated.

Main controller 40 executes a setting change process in S610, and shifts the process to S615. In this step, every time the detection signal of the setting switch is received in S605, the setting value is changed to a new step setting value, and processing for confirming it is performed.
First, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the information on the current stage setting value is not erased even if the RWM clearing process (S60) of the activation process (FIG. 9) is executed. It is stored in an area specific to the step setting value (step setting value storage area) in the RWM area.
In this step, when the setting state flag is set to 2, when a detection signal related to the setting SW (also used by the RWM clear SW 46) is generated, the current step setting value stored in the step setting value storage area is Perform processing to rewrite to a new step setting value. When the current state is any one of settings 1 to 5, the step setting value is rewritten as a new step setting value with a jackpot lottery probability higher by one step, and when the current state is setting 6, the step setting value is rewritten as the new step setting value. A process of rewriting setting 1 with a low jackpot lottery probability as a new step setting value is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each time the RWM clear SW 46 is pressed, the level is raised by one step up to setting 6, and when the setting is pressed at setting 6, the level is lowered to setting 1 in a loop. Conversely, a loop may be used in which the level is lowered step by step up to setting 1 and the level is raised to setting 6 when the button is pressed at setting 1. FIG.
By this step, the main controller 40 updates the display data (segment data) for displaying a new step setting value on the performance display device 48 each time the RWM clear SW 46 is pressed.

In S615, main controller 40 determines whether or not the stepped set value newly set (saved) in the stepped set value storage area is less than the "maximum set value of stepped value". : yes), the process proceeds to S625, and if the determination is negative (S615: no), the process proceeds to S620.
In this step, the same processing as S40 of the activation processing (FIG. 9) described above is performed. In other words, it monitors whether or not a proper stepped set value is set.

In S620, main controller 40 rewrites the gradual setting value to 0 to perform the process of setting the minimum setting, and shifts the process to S625. In this step, if a negative determination is made in S615, the current stepped set value is rewritten to the stepped set value with the smallest gain, and processing for confirming this is performed.
In this step, as a result of rewriting the step set value in the step set value storage area, when it is determined in S615 that an unplanned and inappropriate step set value is set, setting 1 with the lowest jackpot probability is set. is rewritten to 0, which is a stepped set value corresponding to . As a result, for example, even if a fraudulent person tries to obtain a profit illegally and sets an unplanned step setting value, in this step, the setting is rewritten to the setting with the lowest profit, thereby preventing fraudulent behavior. can. In addition, since the value is rewritten to the predetermined regular step setting value while preventing fraudulent acts, the pachinko machine 1 can be brought into a playable state. In other words, even if the pachinko machine 1 suffers from illegal rewriting of set values, it is possible to prevent fraud without lowering the operation rate.
Also in this step, the display data (segment data) for displaying the new step setting values on the performance display device 48 is updated.

In S625, main controller 40 executes stepped set value update command transmission processing, and shifts the processing to S630.
In this step, in S610 or S620, a step setting value update command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 to newly rewrite the step setting value and indicate the updated content.
The sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the command stores data indicating the updated step setting value in a predetermined step setting value buffer, and refers to the stored data to perform so-called "setting notification (suggestion)." ) performance”, etc., it is possible to execute a wide variety of performances according to the step setting value.

In S630, main controller 40 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that setting key SW47 has been switched from ON to OFF has been received. If the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), the process proceeds to S632. If the determination is negative (S630: no), this process is terminated.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the setting change has been completed by turning the setting key SW 47 from ON to OFF by a hall employee or the like.
It should be noted that, in this embodiment, determination of the new step setting value has already been completed in S610 and S620 described above. This step is a process for simply determining whether or not to end the setting change state based on whether or not the setting key SW 47 is turned off. In addition, without being limited to the configuration of this embodiment, for example, the new step setting values changed in S610 and S620 can be stored in a predetermined step setting separately provided from the step setting value storage area. It is stored in the set value buffer and maintained in an undetermined state, and when the set key SW 47 is turned off in this step, the stepped set value A configuration may be adopted in which a new step setting value stored in the buffer is referred to and the step setting value in the step setting value storage area is determined using the step setting value.

When the main controller 40 obtains an affirmative determination in the process of S630 (when the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF and the setting change state ends), the process proceeds to S632. In the process of S632, 1 is set to the change time maintenance flag. Here, the change time maintenance flag is a flag indicating that the "setting value display" is maintained after the "setting change" state ends. display.

When the change display maintenance flag is set to 1 in this manner, the process proceeds to S633, and a count value corresponding to the maintenance period (for example, 3 seconds) is set in the change display maintenance counter. Here, the change display maintenance counter indicates the period for maintaining the display of the current stage set value, for example, the "new stage set value" changed in S610 or S620 if the process of S610 or S620 is performed (maintenance period). period), and is decremented in the process of S720 of the LED output process (FIG. 27), which will be described later. In addition, in the process of S633, if the execution cycle of the LED output process (FIG. 27) is 4 ms, "750" is set as the count value.

Following the processing of S633, the processing proceeds to S635. In the process of S635, the set state flag is set by replacing 2 with 0, and in S640, the RWM clear notification process is executed, and this process ends.
In these two steps, the same processing as S555 and S560 of the initial setting processing (FIG. 24) described above is performed. The RWM clear notification process sub-integrates a predetermined command in order to notify that the transition to the "RWM clear" state has already been completed and that the RWM clear process (S60) in the startup process (FIG. 9) has already been completed. This is a process of transmitting to the control device 42 .

Main controller 40 moves to S645 when a negative determination is made in S600, that is, when it is in the "setting confirmation" state. If the determination is affirmative (S645: yes), the process proceeds to S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: no), this process ends.
In this step, it is determined whether or not the confirmation of the setting has been completed by turning the setting key SW 47 from ON to OFF by a hall employee or the like.

In S650, the setting status flag is set by replacing 1 with 0, and in S655, backup restoration notification processing is executed, and this processing ends.
In these two steps, the same processing as S565 and S570 of the initial setting processing (FIG. 24) described above is performed. The backup return notification process is performed to notify that the transition to the "backup return" state has already been completed and that the return to the state before the power failure that was backed up in the startup process (FIG. 9) has already been completed. command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

As described above, the setting state confirmation process is a process that is executed when the setting state flag is 1 or 2, that is, in the "setting confirmation" state or the "setting change" state. When the setting state confirmation process is executed, that is, while the setting state flag is set to 1 or 2, the main controller 40 displays the current status on the performance display device 48 by the LED output process (FIG. 27) described later. Display step setting value.
Here, an example of the display mode of the step set values using the performance display device 48 will be described with reference to FIG. 22(c) described above. The performance display 48 is configured as a four digit display with each digit being a seven segment display. As for the original performance display function, the identification display section (upper two digits) indicates the type of performance, and the performance display section (lower two digits) indicates the calculation result (performance). When the performance display device 48 displays the step set values, the upper two digits are always displayed as "--" regardless of the type of the step set values. Also, the lower two digits are displayed as "-6" when the step setting value is "setting 6", for example. Similarly, "-5" to "-1" are displayed for "setting 5" to "setting 1," which are other step setting values.
Even if the same step setting value is displayed depending on the "setting confirmation" state or the "setting change" state, it is possible to recognize which state the current state is by using different display modes. That is, in the "setting confirmation" state, for example, "---6" is in a lighting state (eg, red lighting state), and in the "setting change" state, "---6" is in a blinking state (eg, flashing red). As a result, both states can be easily identified by whether they are the lighting state or the blinking state. In addition, it is easy to confirm the setting by turning on the light in the "setting confirmation" state.

The display mode ends when the setting key SW 47 is switched from ON to OFF in any state. That is, when the setting state flag is changed from 1 to 0, the operation ends immediately, and when the setting state flag is changed from 2 to 0, a predetermined display maintenance period elapses or an operation to end the display maintenance is performed. end on time.

In the present embodiment, the process of updating or setting the display data (segment data) executed in S610 and S620 until a negative determination (S600: no) is made in S600 and the process moves to S645 is performed. , the same processing as the segment data setting processing (S175) in the interrupt (INT) processing.
The above is the setting state confirmation processing of the present embodiment.

The LED output processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The LED output process is one module executed in S180 of the above-described interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10).
When starting this process, the main controller 40 first determines whether the setting state flag is 1 or 2 in S700. If there is (S700: no), the process proceeds to S710.
In the process of S700, it is determined whether the current state is either the "setting change" state or the "setting confirmation" state.

Main controller 40 determines whether or not the value of the change display maintenance flag is 1 in S710 when the current state is neither the "setting change" state nor the "setting confirmation" state. If the determination is negative (S710: no), the process proceeds directly to S745, and if the determination is affirmative (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S745 through the processes after S715.

In the process of S715, which is shifted to when the determination of S710 is affirmative, the performance display device (so-called performance display monitor) 48 displays the change result (the "new step set value" changed in the process of S610 or S620). ) is displayed in a display mode different from that in the "setting change" state. Here, specific examples of "different display mode" shown in the process of S715 are illustrated below. For example, (1) when the setting value is “blinking” during the “setting change” state, the setting value is “lit” during the “display maintenance period” (change display maintenance flag = 1) (hereinafter referred to as the second (2) A mode in which the display color differs between the "setting change" state and the "display maintenance period" (for example, one is displayed in red and the other is displayed in blue, hereinafter referred to as a second mode), ( 3) A mode having the first mode and the second mode at the same time can be exemplified.

In this way, the setting values are displayed differently during the "setting change" state and during the "display maintenance period", so that it is possible to change stepwise setting values during the "setting change" state so as to be conspicuous. By displaying (for example, blinking in red), attention can be urged, and the setting change operation can be performed reliably. Moreover, since it lights up in a different display mode (for example, blue) during the display maintenance period, it is possible to reliably indicate the fixed set value to the worker (hall employee). Moreover, by keeping the light on during the "display maintenance period", prompt confirmation is facilitated, and the display of the set value to be kept confidential can be terminated as early as possible.
In addition, the display mode of the set value is all different between the "setting confirmation" state, the "setting change" state, and the "display maintenance period". It is further desirable to make it easy to grasp at a glance. For example, if the setting value is displayed in red in the "setting confirmation" state and the setting value is blinking in red in the "setting change" state, the setting value is displayed in blue during the "display maintenance period" or Blinking display in blue makes it easy to grasp at a glance which case it is. In this case, it is useful for pachinko hall employees to manage (maintenance, etc.) a large number of pachinko machines 50 .

Main controller 40 executes the process of S720 following the process of S715. The process of S720 is a process of subtracting the change display maintenance counter. That is, in the process of S720, the value of the change display maintenance counter is decremented by "1" every execution cycle of the LED output process (for example, every 4 ms).
After the process of S720, the process proceeds to the process of S725, in which it is determined whether or not the count value of the change display maintenance counter has become "0", that is, whether or not the "display maintenance period" has ended, and an affirmative determination is made. If yes (S725: yes), the process of resetting the change display maintenance counter (S735) and the process of setting the value of the change display maintenance flag to "0" (S740) are performed, and then the process proceeds to S745. .

On the other hand, if the determination in S725 is negative (S725: no), it is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch is ON (S730). Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S730 (S730: no), the process proceeds to S750. That is, if the "display maintenance period" has not ended and the RWM clear SW is ON (that is, if the operating means has not been operated), the process proceeds directly to S750.
On the other hand, if the process of S730 makes an affirmative determination (S730: yes), the process proceeds to S745 through the process of S735 and S740, and then to the process of S750.

Thus, in this embodiment, in S740 of the LED output process, as a trigger for setting the change display maintenance flag to 0, in addition to the affirmative judgment of S725 (expiration of the maintenance period), the affirmative judgment of S730 (RWM clear SW ON, In other words, the operation means is operated). That is, when the count value of the change display maintenance counter becomes 0 or when the RWM clear SW is turned ON, whichever occurs first, the change display maintenance flag is cleared to 0 with this as a trigger.

As described above, when a negative determination is made in the process of S710 or when the process of S740 is executed, the process proceeds to S745. Then, in the process of S745, the performance display device (performance display monitor) 48 executes the performance display process for displaying the performance of the pachinko machine 1, and the process proceeds to S750.

In S705, the main controller 40 shifts when the current state is either the "setting change" state or the "setting confirmation" state. A process for displaying the current stage set value is executed, and the process proceeds to S750.

The main control device 40, in S750, the first special figure display device 27A, the second special figure display device 27B, the first special figure reservation number display device 271, the second special figure reservation number display device 272, the general figure display device 28 And the normal figure reservation number display device 281, etc., performs processing for emitting light such as various LEDs, and ends this processing.

As described above, the LED output processing of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute different processing depending on the value of the current setting state flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may simply be configured as a process of performing light emission display based on set segment data. In that case, it is preferable that the segment data indicates which LED common is to be illuminated in what display mode. As a result, regardless of the current setting state flag value, the performance display device 48 and various LEDs can be illuminated.
The above is the LED output processing of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the control processing of FIGS. 9, 10, and 24 to 26 described above enables peculiar state transitions. State transitions and transition conditions of this embodiment will be systematically described with reference to FIG.
First, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of different lottery probabilities for big wins, specifically six types of stepped set values (so-called settings) from setting 1 to setting 6. In addition, it has a "setting change" state in which stepwise setting values can be changed, and a "setting confirmation" state in which confirmation is possible.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28(a), the pachinko machine 1 has at least a "game stop" state, a "RWM clear" state, and a "backup state" in addition to the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state. It is configured to be able to transition to a "Return" state.

These various states are individually outlined.
The "setting change" state is a state in which a hall employee, for example, can change the current step setting value to another step setting value with respect to the step setting value.
The "setting confirmation" state is a state in which, for example, a hall employee can visually confirm to which step setting value the current step setting value is set, similarly regarding the step setting value.
In the "game stop" state, when it is determined that the RWM is abnormal when the power is turned on, it is possible to prompt the player to stop the game and, for example, to notify the hall staff to take appropriate measures. be.
The "RWM clear" state notifies that the RWM clear processing for erasing the information stored in the RWM when the power is turned on is performed, and is a "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)".
In the "backup return" state, when the power is turned on, it is notified that processing has been performed to restore the state of the game machine that was backed up before the power was cut off, and the "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)". is.
The "RWM clear" state and the "backup return" state are the same as those provided in the conventional gaming machine, and constitute the "normal game possible state".

Transitions between the above various states have a certain regularity, as shown in FIGS. 28(a) and 28(b). That is, it is possible to transition from a certain state only to a predetermined state when a specific transition condition is satisfied. Each transition will be described below with specific reference to the control processing shown in FIGS. 9, 10, and 24 to 26 described above.

First, under the transition condition (4), ``the state in which both the RWM (RAM) clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are ON'', the power is turned on (from the OFF state of the power switch (SW) 86 shown in FIGS. 3 and 7). ON) is performed, the state transitions to the "setting change" state.
For this transition, an affirmative determination is made in S50 of the startup process (FIG. 9), and after the process of S60, S530 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24) is executed, or S585 of the initial setting process (FIG. 25) is executed. It is made possible by
S530 is processing for transitioning to the "setting change" state when the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are both ON when the power is turned on this time, and when both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are ON, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.
In S585, if there is an RWM abnormality when the power is turned on this time (specifically, the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set because the game was in the "stopped" state before the power was turned off. When the RWM is abnormal when the power is turned on), and when both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are ON, the transition condition (7 ), (8) and (9) are the only operations that exit the loop.

In addition, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (5), ``the state in which there is no RWM abnormality and the state before the power failure is the ``setting change'' state, the state transitions to the ``setting change'' state. .
This transition occurs when a power failure occurs after S625 and before an affirmative determination is made in S630 during execution of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26), that is, before the setting key SW47 is switched from ON to OFF. , the power is turned on and it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality in S35, S40, and S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9). If the determination is affirmative in step S60, or if the determination is negative, the initial setting processing in step S65 is performed directly. In the initial setting process, the value referred to for determination at S500 is the value of the general-purpose register set at S55 of the activation process (FIG. 9), and the value referred to for determination at S515 is , are values of general-purpose registers set in S47 of the start-up process (FIG. 9), and they are values maintained in registers that are not erased even if the RWM clear process is executed. By referring to these values, a negative determination is made in S500 and an affirmative determination is made in S515. Since the setting state flag is already set to 2, the setting change notification process of S535 is executed without going through S530. It is feasible. By setting the value referred to in S515 in a general-purpose register that is not affected by the RWM clearing process, the power switch 86 is turned on while the RWM clear switch 46 is turned on, and the affirmative determination is made in S50. Therefore, even if the RWM clear process of S60 is executed, the value of the setting state flag (2 in this case) is maintained until it is referred to in S515 of the initial setting process. As a result, when a power failure occurs in the "setting change" state and the power is turned on again, if there is no abnormality in the RWM, it is configured to transit to the "setting change" state again without fail. Therefore, if the setting is not completed in the "setting change" state, even if the power is turned on again, the "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)", that is, the "RWM clear" state This is a process that makes it impossible to transition to the "backup recovery" state. In other words, it is a control process in which the "normal game" cannot be executed while the "setting change" state has not ended.

When the power is turned on under the transition condition (3), ie, "the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW 47 is ON", the state transitions to the "setting confirmation" state.
This transition can be realized by making a negative determination in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 9) and executing S545 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24).

Furthermore, if the power is turned on under the transition condition (7), ``it is determined that there is an RWM abnormality and at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 is not ON,'' Game stop” state transitions. Specifically, the state "at least one of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 is not ON" means "the state in which both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW47 are both ON" is not satisfied. This is a state in which the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting key SW 47 are both ON) is not satisfied.
This transition is determined to be an RWM abnormality in any of steps S35, S40, or S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9), performs the processes of S55 and S60, and executes S505 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24). is made possible by Alternatively, after the execution of S505, the power is turned off (the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set because it is in the "game stop" state), and then the power is turned on without satisfying the transition condition (4). In this case, a negative determination is made in S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9), a negative determination is made in S575 or S580 of the initial setting process (FIG. 25), and S505 is executed again.

Thus, the "setting change" state, the "setting confirmation" state, and the "game stop" state are transitionable states only when the power is turned on and only when predetermined transition conditions are satisfied. These three types of states cannot be transitioned from states other than the power-on state.

In this embodiment, in addition to these three states, when the power is turned on, the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state.
That is, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (2), ie, "the state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is ON and the setting key SW 47 is OFF", the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
This transition can be realized by making an affirmative determination in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 9) and executing S555 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24) after the process of S60. S555 is processing to shift to the "RWM clear" state when there is no RWM abnormality when the power is turned on this time, the RWM clear switch 46 is ON, and the setting key SW 47 is OFF, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.

Further, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (1), ie, "the state in which the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF and the setting key SW 47 is OFF", the state transitions to the "backup recovery" state.
This transition can be realized by making a negative determination in S50 of the activation process (FIG. 9) and executing S565 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24). S565 is a transition process to the "backup recovery" state when there is no RWM abnormality when the power is turned on this time, the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF, and the setting key SW 47 is OFF, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.

In this embodiment, the "setting change" state transitions only to the "RWM clear" state, and the "setting confirmation" state transitions only to the "backup restore" state.
That is, in the "setting change" state, when the transition condition (6) "when the setting key SW 47 changes from ON to OFF", the state is changed to the "RWM clear" state. That is, when the "setting change" state is ended by turning off the setting key SW47, the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
This transition can be realized by executing S635 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26) when both S110 and S190 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10) result in a negative determination.

Further, in the "setting confirmation" state, when the transition condition (6) "when the setting key SW 47 changes from the ON state to the OFF state", the state is changed to the "backup restoration" state. That is, when the setting confirmation is completed by turning off the setting key SW 47, the state transitions to the "backup restore" state.
This transition can be realized by executing S650 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26) when both S110 and S190 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10) result in a negative determination.

Thus, in this embodiment, transition to the "RWM clear" state is limited to when the transition condition (2) or (4) is satisfied at power-on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW 47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is ON, the state transitions to the "RWM clear" state.
In the case of an affirmative determination in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24), the transition is made by executing S555 to directly transition to the "RWM clear" state, or similarly to S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24). In the case of an affirmative determination, by executing S530 once via the "setting change" state, and then by executing S635 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26), indirectly to the "RWM clear" state It can be realized by either transitioning.

Also, the transition to the "backup return" state is limited to when the transition condition (1) or (3) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW 47, when the RWM clear switch 46 is OFF, the state transitions to the "backup recovery" state.
In the case of a negative determination in S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24), the transition is made by executing S565 to directly transition to the "backup restore" state, or similarly to S520 of the initial setting process (FIG. 24). In the case of a negative determination, by executing S545 once via the "setting confirmation" state, and then by executing S650 of the setting state confirmation processing (FIG. 26), indirectly to the "backup restoration" state It can be realized by either transitioning.

In this embodiment, the state that can be transitioned from the "game stop" state is limited to the power cut-off (power cut) state.
That is, in the "game stop" state, when the game is stopped by the player and the hall employee or the like changes the transition condition (8) "the power switch 86 is changed from ON to OFF", the power is turned off. transition to
Further, even in the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, transition to the power off state occurs when "the power switch 86 changes from ON to OFF state", which is also the transition condition (8). In any state, when the power switch 86 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring process of S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10), the power failure process described above is performed based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. Run.
Further, even in the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state, if the transition condition (8), "when the power switch 86 changes from ON to OFF", the power is turned off. . The state before turning off the setting key SW 47 (ending the setting change state) in the "setting change" state, and the state before turning off the setting key SW 47 (ending the setting confirmation state) in the "setting confirmation" state, In either state, when the power switch 86 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring process of S105 of the interrupt (INT) process (FIG. 10), the above-described power failure processing based on the detection of the power failure detection signal to run.
Then, when the transition condition (9) "the power switch 86 changes from OFF to ON" during the power-off state, the power-on state is entered.

However, in transition condition (8), only when a power failure occurs during the "game stop" state, as described above, the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set, and the power is turned on. Then, it is determined that the RWM is abnormal again. Therefore, in this embodiment, once the power is turned off after passing through the transition conditions (7) to (8), even if the power is turned on according to the transition condition (9), the above transition condition (4) is applied. is satisfied and the transition to the "setting change" state is made, the loop of transition conditions (7), (8) and (9) cannot be exited and transitioned to another state. Therefore, to repeat, the state that can be transitioned from the loop is limited to the "setting change" state, which is a state that can be transitioned to by satisfying the transition condition (4) when the power is turned on.
As described above, the transition that becomes the loop is determined as an RWM abnormality in any of steps S35, S40, or S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9), performs the processes of S55 and S60, and performs the initial setting process (FIG. 24) By executing S505 of 24), after the setting state flag is set to 3, when the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, a negative determination is made in S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9), and the transition condition (4 ) is not satisfied, a negative determination is made in S575 or S580 in the initial setting process (FIG. 25), so that S505 is executed again and the above loop is realized.
On the other hand, when the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on again after the power failure, a negative determination is made in S45 of the startup process (FIG. 9), and after S55 and S60 are executed, the initial Move to setting process. Then, in the initial setting process (FIG. 25), S575 and S580 are determined affirmatively, and S585 is executed, so that the above loop can be exited.
The above is the configuration relating to the state transitions and transition conditions of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment.
In addition, in FIG. 28(a), "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)" is described as "normal game state".

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the setting change mode ("setting change" state), after the change processing is completed, for a predetermined period (3 seconds) from the end of the setting change mode , the display of the current setting is maintained. Therefore, a pachinko hall clerk or the like can confirm the result of the change well in advance. Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, in order to confirm the last change made by the pachinko hall clerk or the like, troublesome work (such as turning off the power once, turning it on again, and shifting to the change confirmation mode) is performed. complicated work).

In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting confirmation mode ("setting change" state) for confirming the setting ends, the display of the current setting value is immediately ended, so that the information can be kept as confidential as possible. The desired setting value can be displayed for the shortest necessary time.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the performance display device 48 is also used as a device for displaying the set values, and a unique device is not provided, so that the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. In particular, since the game performance is information that is preferably kept secret from the player as well as the set value, it is preferable to display this information on the performance display device 48 arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. be.

In addition, since the performance display device 48 changes the display mode of the setting values before and after the setting change mode is terminated, whether it is currently in the setting change mode or during a predetermined period after the setting change mode is terminated (display maintenance period) ) can be visually recognized by pachinko hall clerks and the like at a glance.
Moreover, when the pachinko hall clerk turns on the RWM clear switch (operating means arranged so as not to be operable by the player during the game) arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, even during a predetermined period (display maintenance period) Even so, the display of the setting value ends without waiting for the lapse of the predetermined period. For example, if the confirmation after changing the setting value is completed, the hall staff should stop displaying the setting value arbitrarily instead of continuing to display the setting value more than necessary, so that the information on the setting value is leaked. can be avoided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting information (setting value) is displayed at a position (the back side of the pachinko machine 1) invisible to the player during the game. It may be displayed at a position (for example, the performance symbol display device 21) that can be visually recognized by the player during the game by making the display difficult for the player to identify. For example, if it is difficult to identify any set value at first glance ("two-dimensional code", "mosaic pattern consisting of a combination of multiple colors (10 colors or more)"), the player can visually recognize it during the game. The set value information may be displayed at a suitable position.

In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 46 is provided with a function as "operation means for changing set values", but other operation means (switches) may be made to function as "operation means for changing set values", 'operation means for changing set values' may be provided. For example, when an error elimination switch, a game start switch, and the like are provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the error elimination switch and the game start switch may function as "operation means for changing set values".

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Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiments and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.
The "first special figure starting opening 23" and the "second special figure starting opening 24" correspond to an example of the "starting opening".
Special figure right or wrong determination process (FIGS. 13 to 16) corresponds to an example of "right or wrong determination execution process".
The special game process (FIGS. 17 to 20) corresponds to an example of "big hit game executing means process".
A setting, a setting value, a step setting value, and a value indicating any one of setting 1 to setting 6 correspond to an example of "setting information".
The processing from S700 to S705 of the LED output processing (FIG. 27) and the processing from S700 to S740 correspond to an example of "setting information display means".
The case where "setting state flag = 1" in the processing of S545 of the initialization processing (Fig. 24) corresponds to an example of the "setting confirmation mode", and this mode corresponds to S645 of the setting state confirmation processing (Fig. 26). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of (when the setting key is turned off), the process ends.
The case where the "setting state flag is set to 2" in the process of S530 of the initialization process (FIG. 24) and the case where the process of S515 makes an affirmative determination correspond to an example of the "setting change mode." If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S630 of the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26) (if the setting key is turned off), the process ends.
By the processes of S632 and S633 of the setting status confirmation process (FIG. 26) and the processes from S710 to S740 of the LED output process (FIG. 27), "the display of the setting information is stopped after a predetermined period has passed since the setting change mode was ended." It constitutes an example of the process of "performed by doing".
In the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 26), immediately after the process of S645 (without setting the change display maintenance flag), the process of setting the "setting state flag to 0" is performed by "terminating the display of the setting information and entering the setting confirmation mode." This constitutes an example of the "immediately after the end of the" process.

The performance display device 48 in FIG. 3 corresponds to an example of the performance display device.
The processing of S715 in the setting state confirmation processing (FIG. 27) is an example of "processing for changing the display mode of the setting information before and after the setting change mode is terminated".
In the setting state confirmation process (FIG. 27), the process of S730 is performed by performing the setting information without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period of time based on the fact that the predetermined operation of the operating means is performed before the elapse of the predetermined period of time. 4 shows an example of “processing for ending display”.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, the following method may be used as means for realizing the contents corresponding to the present invention.
That is, when the LED output processing is not configured to be able to execute different processing according to the setting state flag as in the present embodiment, but simply performs light emission control of the performance display device 48 and various LEDs based on the segment data. , interrupt (INT) processing (see FIG. 10) can be implemented by configuring as follows.

Specifically, when the determination in S110 of FIG. In this case, in the segment data setting process of S175, the segment data for executing the display related to the set value is set, and in the segment data setting process, the setting of the segment data is continuously executed over the maintenance period. A counter may be set to control the start of countdown.

In addition, "an enclosed game machine that collects the shot game balls inside the game machine, shoots them again from the shooting device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card." The present invention may be applied.
The present invention may also be applied to a reel-type gaming machine (slot gaming machine) in which games are played using medals as value media. Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a reel-type gaming machine (parrot gaming machine) that performs the same game as the slot gaming machine using game balls as value media.

In the above embodiment, the so-called digi-pachi type pachinko machine 1 was exemplified. It can also be applied to machines.

2 game board 22 normal figure operation gate 23 first special figure start opening 24 second special figure start opening 25 big winning opening 40 main control device 48 performance display device 203 out opening

Claims (2)

a success/failure determination execution means for executing a success/failure determination based on the entry of a game ball into a starting port;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the determination of a jackpot in the pertinence/non-applicability determination;
A gaming machine capable of changing the probability set as the judgment probability of being judged as a big hit in the success/failure judgment to a different probability based on a predetermined change operation,
A setting confirmation mode, which is a mode for confirming the setting information specifying the currently set determination probability, which transitions only when the power is turned on, and which ends when confirmation end processing is completed;
a setting change mode, which is a mode for changing the determination probability to a different determination probability and ends when the change processing is completed;
setting information display means for displaying setting information specifying the determination probability currently set during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and for terminating the display based on the end of each mode;
with
The setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information after the setting confirmation mode is terminated and before a first predetermined period elapses, and the setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information for a second period longer than the first predetermined period from the termination of the setting change mode. 2.Performed after a predetermined period of time has passed ,
Equipped with an operation means arranged so that a player during play cannot operate it,
The setting information display means displays the setting information without waiting for the elapse of the second predetermined period based on the fact that the operation means is operated in a predetermined manner before the elapse of the second predetermined period. do the end,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display of the setting information by the setting information display means ends, a display different from the display of the setting information is executed . a success/failure determination execution means for executing a success/failure determination based on the entry of a game ball into a starting port;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game based on the determination of a jackpot in the pertinence/non-applicability determination;
A gaming machine capable of changing the probability set as the judgment probability of being judged as a big hit in the success/failure judgment to a different probability based on a predetermined change operation,
A setting confirmation mode, which is a mode for confirming the setting information specifying the currently set determination probability, which transitions only when the power is turned on, and which ends when confirmation end processing is completed;
a setting change mode, which is a mode for changing the determination probability to a different determination probability and ends when the change processing is completed;
setting information display means for displaying setting information specifying the determination probability currently set during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and for terminating the display based on the end of each mode;
with
wherein the setting information display means terminates the display of the setting information immediately after the setting confirmation mode is terminated, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the setting change mode is terminated;
Equipped with an operation means arranged so that a player during play cannot operate it,
The setting information display means terminates display of the setting information without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period based on the fact that a predetermined operation of the operation means is performed before the elapse of the predetermined period;
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the display of the setting information by the setting information display means ends, a display different from the display of the setting information is executed .

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