JP7152572B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and slot machines.

In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a random number lottery is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as winning of a game ball in a symbol starting means, and a profit state advantageous to a player is generated when winning the random number lottery. It is configured to allow For example, in a pachinko machine, the probability of winning a random number lottery (probability of winning a jackpot) is fixed and displayed on the spec display section such as the front side of the game board (Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-123192 A

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of more preferably displaying a result of a random number lottery and displaying information related to game performance .

The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player when winning a random number lottery, wherein first display means capable of displaying predetermined information calculated based on game results; a second display means capable of displaying a result , outputting a first common data signal to the first display means when displaying the predetermined information, and outputting the second display when displaying the result of the random number lottery; means for outputting a second common data signal to the means for outputting the first common data signal and the second common data signal from a common output circuit using a common counter ; Before displaying the predetermined information, the confirmation display is performed for a predetermined time, and if the power is cut off during the confirmation display, the confirmation display is performed again for the predetermined time when the power is next turned on. A data table storing a plurality of types of display pattern data that can be displayed on the first display means is provided, and when the predetermined information is displayed on the first display means, the display pattern data corresponding to the predetermined information is obtained from a data table and output, and when the confirmation display is executed by the first display means, the display pattern data corresponding to the confirmation display are output without referring to the data table. is.

According to the present invention, it is possible to display the results of the random number lottery and the information on the game performance more preferably .

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the LED common port and the LED data port of the pachinko machine, game information display means, and performance information display means (setting display means, performance display means). It is a figure which shows the flowchart (first half) of the power-on process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (middle stage) of the power-on process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (second half) of the power-on process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 1st power supply abnormality check process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the source program corresponding to the partial process of the power-on process of the same pachinko machine, and the process order for every process mode. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the correspondence relationship between the 0th to 7th bits of the input port 1 of the pachinko machine and the input signal. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the input information of the setting change operation means of the same pachinko machine, a door, and a game information clear means, and the value of W register, and the correspondence of these and a transition branch destination. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (a) of the setting process of the pachinko machine, the source program (b) of the setting display data creation/output process, and the setting display data table (c). Command transmission address table (a1) when setting change of the same pachinko machine, command transmission address table (a2) when RAM clearing, RAM clear command creation table (b), spec command creation table (c), and customer waiting command creation table ( d). It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transmission command table selection process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command data creation process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of command transmission processing at the time of a backup return of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd command data creation process of the same pachinko machine. Command transmission address table for backup recovery of the pachinko machine (a), power failure recovery display command creation table (b), first special hold number designation command creation table (c), and second special hold number designation command creation table (d) It is a figure which shows. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operation confirmation setting process of the same pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the main transmission command with respect to the production|presentation control board from the main control board in the power-on process of the same pachinko machine for every process mode. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd power supply abnormality check process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting abnormality check process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special design management process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special symbol variation start processing of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the jackpot determination process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the range of deviation in the range which the jackpot determination random value of the pachinko machine can take, low probability jackpot, and high probability jackpot. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination value table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the variation pattern selection process of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a winning variation pattern table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the jackpot variation pattern table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table for setting errors of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of LED management processing of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the LED common port and the LED data port of the pachinko machine, the game information display means, the setting display means and the performance display means. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the performance display update process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the out-of-area RAM check process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the operation confirmation process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display update process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the identification display part LED data table (a) and the decimal value LED data table (b) of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the performance information display means (setting display means, performance display means) of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the operation|movement content of the production|presentation means at the time of command reception of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the pending|holding change notice selection table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, the appearance rate table, and the reliability table regarding the pending|holding change notice of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the normal notice effect|action selection table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, appearance rate table, and reliability table regarding SU notice of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table (a), the appearance rate table (b), and the reliability table (c) regarding the timer notice of the pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the LED common port and the LED data port of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the game information display means, the setting display means, and the performance display means. It is a figure which shows the source program corresponding to the partial process of the power-on process of the same pachinko machine, and the process order for every process mode. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot variation pattern table of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table for setting errors of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, the appearance rate table, and the reliability table regarding the pending|holding change notice of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, the appearance rate table, and the reliability table regarding the pending|holding change notice of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the deviation in the range which the jackpot determination random value of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention can take, the low probability jackpot, and the high probability jackpot range. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the jackpot determination process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the operation|movement content of the production|presentation means at the time of command reception of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the area|region outside RAM check process of the pachinko machine based on the 10th Embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 49 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, a gaming machine body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged in front of the outer frame 2. As shown in FIG. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical first hinge 4 arranged at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. The outer frame 2 can be locked in the closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 includes a body frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged on the front side of the body frame 6. - 特許庁The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the body frame 6 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical second hinge 8 disposed at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. can be locked in the closed state. The first hinge 4 and the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, coaxially.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. there is The front cover member 9 protrudes forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the body frame 6 is arranged above it. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is disposed, for example, at the upper left portion, and an outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is disposed above the front cover member 9 at the lower left portion.

The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and has a rectangular frame portion 13 which can substantially abut on the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on the upper side within the frame portion 13. A mounting portion 14 and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably attached to the game board mounting portion 14, for example, from the front side. In the main body frame 6, a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, at the upper left portion of the first and second hinges 4 and 8. Main body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 are arranged, for example, in the lower left part.

The glass door 7 has a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the body frame 6 . The door base 22 is formed with window holes 24a of a glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed on the game board 16. For example, a plurality of windows (four here) are formed around the window holes 24a. An upper speaker 25, a blower effect device 26, and other effect means are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 27 is attached to substantially cover the upper speaker 25 and the like from the front side.

Further, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper tray 30 is filled with the game balls put out from the putting out means 28 arranged on the rear side of the body frame 6 and supplied to the shooting means 17. A lower tray 31 for storing surplus balls, etc., and a firing handle 32 operated to operate the firing means 17 are arranged, and a lower decorative cover 33 substantially covering the upper tray 30, the lower tray 31, etc. from the front side is provided. is installed. The lower decorative cover 33 is formed, for example, in a forward bulging shape, and for example, predetermined operating means such as a performance button 34 that can be pressed by the player and a cross operating means 35 are provided on the upper side thereof.

A glass unit 36 is detachably attached to the rear side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is arranged along the edges of the first and second hinges 4 and 8. a vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37 arranged along the edge of the opening and closing end side; a vertical opening and closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge of the opening and closing end side; The metal plate 39 is detachably fixed by screws or the like. Further, on the door base 22, a glass door upper hinge metal fitting 40 and a glass door lower hinge metal fitting 41 constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, at the upper left portion and a lower left hinge metal portion, respectively.

A ball feed unit 42, a lower plate guide unit 43, and the like are attached to the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39, for example. The ball feeding unit 42 is for feeding game balls in the upper tray 30 to the shooting means 17 one by one, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the shooting means 17. - 特許庁The lower tray guide unit 43 guides surplus balls when the upper tray 30 is full and foul balls that have returned without reaching the game area 23 despite being shot by the shooting means 17 to the lower tray 31. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 42 on the side of the first and second hinges 4 and 8 thereof.

A door open switch 44 capable of detecting whether or not the front frame 3 is open with respect to the outer frame 2 is provided, for example, on the upper side of the body frame 6 . The door opening switch 44 is, for example, configured to be ON when the front frame 3 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 2 and to be OFF when the front frame 3 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 such as a plywood board, and in front of the base plate 45, a guide rail 46 for guiding the game balls shot from the shooting means 17 is annularly arranged. In addition, in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, in addition to the unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the starting winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49, etc., a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. A game information display means 50 is arranged outside the area 23, for example, on the lower side.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game information display means 50 is provided with four LED groups each composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60. A total of 32 LEDs 60 are a normal symbol display means 51 and a normal reserved number display means. 52, 1st special symbol display means 53, 2nd special symbol display means 54, 1st special reserved number display means 55, 2nd special reserved number display means 56, fluctuation shortening notification means 57, right hitting notification means 58 and number of rounds A predetermined number of them are assigned to the notification means 59 . That is, the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitute the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. Eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d, which are divided into the first special reserved number display means 55, the second special reserved number display means 56, the normal reserved number display means 52, and the fluctuation shortening notification means 57, respectively. , two of them constitute normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute right-handed informing means 58, and the remaining four constitute round number informing means 59, respectively.

On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, normal symbol starting means 61, first special symbol starting means 62, second special symbol starting means 63, big winning means 64, a plurality of normal winning means 65, etc. is provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a movable effect means 67 having a movable body 67a capable of moving on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like are arranged.

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably mounted from the front side in a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45 and penetrating in the front-rear direction. . The central display frame unit 47, as shown in FIG. A decorative frame 72 arranged in a substantially gate shape in front view from the left and right sides to the upper side on the front side of the , and protruding forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and the decorative frame 72 arranged between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. and a stage 73 to be performed. The game balls fired by the shooting means 17 and entering the upper part of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decoration frame 72, and are distributed to the left and right flow paths 74a and 74b, respectively. or flow down.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp entrance 75 through which game balls can flow in at least one of the left flow path 74a and the right flow path 74b, for example, the left flow path 74a. A game ball that flows into the warp entrance 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then moves to a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. and the other portion to the front. In addition, on the upper side of the stage 73, an intrusion prevention means 77 is provided to prevent the game ball from entering the rear side due to rebounding or the like.

The starting winning unit 48 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of normal symbols by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passage gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detection means ( (illustration omitted). The normal symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and the game balls flowing down the right flowing path 74b can pass therethrough.

The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying normal symbols, and as shown in FIG. Based on the detection, after the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal pattern emit light in the light emission pattern during normal fluctuation, the hit judgment randomness included in the normal random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting means 61 If the numerical value matches a predetermined hit determination value, the variation is stopped in a winning mode (predetermined mode), and in other cases, in a losing mode. In addition, the two LEDs 60 that constitute the normal pattern can display one or more winning modes and one or more losing modes depending on the combination of their light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and during normal fluctuation The light emission pattern is such that, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

In addition, when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball during the normal holding period including during the symbol fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 and during the normal profit state, the normal random number information acquired thereby is predetermined. The set upper limit reserved number, for example, 4, is reserved and stored, and each time the normal reserved period ends, one is consumed and the normal pattern is varied. The stored number of normal random number information (normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 52 or the like. The normal reserved number display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. Depending on the combination, it is possible to display 5 types of normal reserved numbers from 0 to 4.

The first special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is composed of a non-opening/closing type winning means having no opening/closing means, and the winning game ball. A game ball detection means (not shown) for detecting is provided. This first special symbol starting means 62 is provided, for example, in the starting prize winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central drop portion 76 of the stage 73, and the warp on the left flow path 74a side. Since there is a winning route from the entrance 75 through the stage 73, etc., the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 74a can win a prize at a higher probability than the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 74b. there is In addition, when a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls per one win are paid out as prize balls.

The second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and the operation of the opening/closing part 78 allows the game ball to win an open state or not to win a prize. (or it is more difficult to win a prize than in the open state). When the stop symbol after the variation of , becomes a winning mode and a normal profit state occurs, the opening/closing part 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

This second special symbol starting means 63 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, and the game flowing down the right flowing path 74b A ball can be won. The opening/closing part 78 can swing around a rotating shaft in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 is tilted downward to the rear, and the game balls are made to win backwards. In addition, when the game ball wins the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls per one win are paid out as prize balls.

The first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the first special symbol starting means 62 detects the game ball. On the condition that (when the symbol start condition is satisfied), after those eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the special fluctuation light emission pattern, when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 62 If the jackpot determination random value included in the acquired first special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (if the random number lottery is won), the first jackpot mode (specific mode), and other than that In this case, the fluctuation is stopped in the first deviation mode (unspecified mode). When the stop symbol after the variation of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first special profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the second special symbol starting means 63 detects the game ball. On the condition that (when the symbol start condition is satisfied), after those eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the special fluctuation light emission pattern, when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 63 If the jackpot determination random value included in the acquired second special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (if the random number lottery is won), the second jackpot mode (specific mode), and other than that In this case, the variation is stopped in the second deviation mode (unspecified mode). When the stop symbol after the variation of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second jackpot mode, the second special profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are provided with one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes and one or a plurality of first, The second deviation mode can be displayed, and the special fluctuating light emission pattern switches, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes at predetermined time intervals (eg, 128 ms).

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including during the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 53, during the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 54, and during the first and second special profit states. When the means 62 and 63 detect a game ball, the first and second special random number information (random number information) obtained thereby are stored in a reserved upper limit number of reserved numbers, for example, up to four each. be done. Then, when the reserved memory on the side of the second special pattern is 1 or more at the time when the special reserved period ends, one reserved memory of the second special pattern is digested to change the second special pattern, and the first special pattern is changed. When only the reserved memory on the side of the special design is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the first special design is digested to change the first special design. As described above, in this embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not fluctuating, and when both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory, is to preferentially change the second special symbol.

The stored numbers of the first and second special random number information (the first and second special reserved numbers) are notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like. be. Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are each composed of two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. ), it is possible to display five kinds of first and second special reserved numbers from 0 to 4.

The big winning means 64 is an opening/closing type winning means provided with an opening/closing plate 79 capable of switching between an open state in which a game ball can win and a closed state in which a game ball cannot win. It is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 63 and on the upstream side of the first special symbol starting means 62, and the game ball flowing down the right flowing path 74b is more likely than the game ball flowing down the left flowing path 74a. It is possible to win prizes with a high probability. The big winning means 64 includes first and second special symbols generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second jackpot modes after the variation. In the profit state, the opening/closing plate 79 is opened forward according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game balls falling thereon are allowed to enter inside. When a game ball wins the big winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per winning. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as "jackpot game (special game)".

Three types of 4R, 6R, and 10R are provided as opening patterns of the big winning means 64 in the jackpot game of the present embodiment (FIG. 34). Each release pattern of 4R, 6R, and 10R is configured to perform so-called ball-out rounds 4 times, 6 times, and 10 times, respectively. Here, in the round with balls, after the big winning means 64 is opened, the number of winning prizes to the big winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or when a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses. It is set so as to close the big winning means 64, and if the player hits to the right aiming at the big winning means 64 on the side of the right flow path 74b, the maximum number of game balls are easily won and a lot of prize balls are won. can be obtained. In addition to the rounds with paid out balls, an opening pattern having a round with no paid out balls that is opened by the big winning means 64 for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) may be provided, or a round with no paid out balls. Only open patterns may be provided.

In addition, the liquid crystal display means 66 can variably display the effect symbol 80 in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, for example. It is possible to display various images such as the first and second reserved images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating the second special reserved number, and the suspended image Z during fluctuation.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect pattern 80 is a combination of a pattern body portion 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others, and a character or other decoration portion 80b attached to the pattern body portion 80a. For example, it is possible to vary in a plurality of rows (here, three rows in the horizontal direction) in a predetermined direction, and for example, variation by vertical scrolling etc. according to a predetermined variation pattern substantially at the same time as the start of variation of the first and second special symbols is started, and the final stop is made substantially at the same time as the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols. In addition, in the production pattern 80, for example, when all the same patterns are aligned, it is a big win production mode, and other than that, it is a loss production mode. In this case, the production pattern 80 becomes a jackpot production mode (specific production mode), and when the first and second special patterns become the first and second deviation modes (non-specific mode), the production pattern 80 is out of the production mode. (Non-specific effect mode).

In addition, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the suspended image Z during fluctuation, the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved images increases, one additional first and second reserved images X1-, Y1- are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54 When the first and second special reserved numbers decrease based on the start of the new fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the suspended image Z during fluctuation is erased, and the first and second reserved images X1 to , Y1~ toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen) by one piece at a time, and move the first and second pending images X1 and Y1 pushed out to, for example, a predetermined position to create a new change. The image Z is changed to the middle reserved image Z. Thus, the liquid crystal display means 66 is an example of a pending display means capable of executing pending display according to the numbers of the first and second special random number information stored pending.

On the back side of the game board 16, as shown in FIG. 5, a back cover 81 is attached to cover the central display frame unit 47 and the like from the rear side. Main board case 82, effect board case 83 containing effect control board 83a and effect interface board 83b, liquid crystal board case 84 containing liquid crystal control board 84a, etc. are detachably mounted.

In addition, on the back side of the front frame 3, an opening/closing cover 85 is detachably attached to cover the back side of the game board 16 so as to be openable and closable. A pay-out means 28 and a pay-out passage 87 are installed respectively, and when a game ball enters a winning opening of the big winning means 64 or the like, or when there is a ball lending command from an automatic ball lending machine (not shown), the game is played. The game balls in the ball tank 86a are put out by the putting-out means 28 through the tank rail 86b, and the game balls are guided to the upper tray 30 through the putting-out passage 87. - 特許庁The opening/closing cover 85 is arranged, for example, so as to cover a portion of the upper side of the main circuit board case 82 from the rear side.

A board mounting base 88 is detachably mounted on the lower back side of the front frame 3. On the back side of the board mounting base 88, a power board case 89 in which a power board 89a is stored, and a payout control board 90a. are detachably attached to the payout board case 90 in which is stored.

FIG. 6(a) is a schematic block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 6(a), the main control board 82a supervises game control operations, and includes game information display means 50 on the game board 16, normal symbol starting means 61, first special symbol starting means 62, and second special symbol. Starting means 63, big winning means 64, normal winning means 65, etc. are connected via, for example, a relay board (not shown). Effect control board 83a for effect control such as light emission, movable body driving, etc., liquid crystal control board 84a for controlling liquid crystal display means 66 based on control commands from this effect control board 83a, based on control commands from main control board 82a Sub-control means such as a payout control board 90a for controlling the payout means 28 and a launch control board 91 for controlling the launch means 17 based on a launch control signal or the like from the payout control board 90a are connected.

Operation means such as a RAM clear switch 92 and setting change operation means 93, and display means such as a performance information display means 97 are connected to the main control board 82a. As shown in FIG. 5, both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are operable from the outside of the main board case 82, and the performance information display means 97 is visible from the outside of the main board case 82. They are mounted on the main control board 82a in the same state. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 92 , setting change operation means 93 and performance information display means 97 are arranged at positions not covered by the opening/closing cover 85 .

The RAM clear switch 92 is operated when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, and can be pressed from the outside of the main board case 82, for example, and is configured to be OFF when not operated and ON when pressed. there is The setting change operating means 93 is operated when changing settings, etc., and can be switched ON/OFF by inserting, for example, a dedicated setting key into the keyhole from the outside of the main board case 82 and turning it. It has become. In this embodiment, by operating the setting change operation means 93, etc., the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in a jackpot mode (probability of winning in a random number lottery) can be set in multiple stages (here, It can be changed to 6 steps from setting 1 to 6). Details such as setting change will be described later.

The performance information display means 97 constitutes the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95, and includes, for example, 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 97a to 97d. It is mounted on the main control board 82a in the board case 82, functions as setting display means 94 during the first period, and functions as performance display means 95 during the second period different from the first period. there is

The setting display means 94 displays setting information indicating which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. 6.” can be displayed on at least a part of the performance information display means 97 (here, the 7-segment LED 97a). 6.”, the confirmed setting information can be displayed with “1” to “6” without dots during the setting confirmation period.

The performance display means 95 displays so-called base values on 7-segment LEDs 97a to 97d. The base value is an example of performance information obtained based on game performance, and is calculated by, for example, "(the number of payouts in a low probability state/the number of outs in a low probability state)×100". Note that the performance display means 95 of the present embodiment can switch between and display two types of base values, a first base value and a second base value. The first base value is the base value in real time during the unit period from a predetermined point until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000), and the second base value is the cumulative total for the previous unit period. is the base value of Of course, three or more types of base values may be switchable, such as displaying the cumulative base value in the last unit time as the third base value.

As described above, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means 97 (the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95) are all arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine body 1. Since it is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 in order to access the , the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 cannot be operated by anyone other than hall personnel. 97 (setting display means 94, performance display means 95) cannot be seen.

Further, in this embodiment, the game information display means 50 and the performance information display means 97 are driven and controlled by a dynamic lighting method. As shown in FIG. 7, the LED common port of the main control board 82a can output 1-byte dynamic lighting common C0-C7 scanning signals, and among them, the dynamic lighting common C0-C3 lines are game information. The lines of the dynamic lighting commons C4 to C7 are connected to the LED groups 50a to 50d of the display means 50 and the 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d of the performance information display means 97, respectively.

In addition, 1-byte dynamic lighting data D10 to D17 and D20 to D27 can be output from the LED data ports 1 and 2 of the main control board 82a, respectively. The lines of the dynamic lighting data D20 to D27 of the LED data port 2 are connected to the LED groups 50a to 50d of the information display means 50 to the 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d of the performance information display means 97, respectively.

The effect control board 83a and the liquid crystal control board 84a are connected to the effect interface board 83b connected to the main control board 82a as shown in FIG. Commands and control commands from the effect control board 83a to the liquid crystal control board 84a are both transmitted via the effect interface board 83b.

In addition to various effect means controlled by the effect control board 83a, such as the speakers 18 and 25, the illumination means 96, the movable effect means 67, etc., the effect button 34 that can be operated by the player, the cross operation means 35, etc. For example, it is connected to the effect control board 83a via the effect interface board 83b. The illumination means 96 is composed of a large number of LEDs (not shown) arranged inside the upper and lower decorative covers 27 and 33, the game board 16, and the like.

Next, power-on processing (FIG. 8) executed in the main control board 82a when power is turned on will be described. In this power-on process (FIG. 8), interrupts such as timer interrupts are disabled (S1), the stack pointer is set (S2), and stack use is disabled in the first power supply abnormality check process. In preparation, the protected and prohibited areas of the RAM are invalidated (S3). Considering the possibility that the power is turned off and on during the setting change process described later, the security signal output from the external output terminal is turned off, and the setting information display on the setting display means 94 is displayed. The setting display data is cleared, and the firing permission signal is turned off to prevent the output of the firing permission signal inadvertently (S4).

Subsequently, the first power supply abnormality check process (S5) is executed. In this first power supply abnormality check process, as shown in FIG. 11, after executing the WDT clear process (S51a), it is determined whether or not the power supply abnormality signal is ON (S51). If there is (S51: Yes), the process proceeds to the beginning of the power-on process (S1 in FIG. 8).

When it is determined that the power supply abnormality signal is not ON in the first power supply abnormality check process (S5) (S51 in FIG. 11: No), the first power supply abnormality check process is terminated as it is, and the next S6 (FIG. 8) is executed. transition to In this step S6, various initial settings regarding register values and the like in the CPU are made, and the interrupt mode, interrupt priority order, internal hardware random numbers, and the like are set. Then, the sub-board start-up waiting time is set (S7), and until the sub-board start-up waiting time becomes 0 (S11), sub-board start-up waiting time subtraction processing (S8), WDT clearing processing (S9), and similar to S5 The first power supply abnormality check process (S10, FIG. 11) is repeatedly executed.

When the sub board start waiting time becomes 0 (S11: Yes), a standby screen display command (BA01H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S12). When the effect control board 83a receives the standby screen display command (BA01H), for example, "Please Wait" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66 (FIG. 44).

Then, until it is determined that the power-on signal of the payout control board 90a is ON (S14: Yes), by repeatedly executing the first power supply abnormality check process (S13, FIG. 11), the payout control board 90a is activated. Confirm.

Subsequently, the processing of S15 to S24 shown in FIG. 9 is performed. The processing of S15 to S24 includes a "setting change" that executes the setting change process (S17) and the RAM clear process (S18), and a "setting change" that executes the RAM clear process (S18) without executing the setting change process (S17). "RAM Clear", "Setting Confirmation" for executing the setting confirmation process (S23) and the backup restoration process (S24), "Backup Restore" for executing the backup restoration process (S24) without executing the setting confirmation process (S23), It is carried out in one of five processing modes of "RAM abnormality" for executing the power re-on waiting process (S20).

Of these five types of processing modes, four types other than "RAM abnormality" are the ON/OFF state of the setting change operation means 93, the open/closed state of the door (front frame 3), and the RAM clear switch 92. Selection is made according to a combination of ON/OFF states.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when both the setting change operating means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are ON, "setting change" is selected in principle, the setting changing operating means 93 is OFF, and the RAM is cleared. When the switch 92 is ON, "RAM clear" is selected. RAM clear" is selected. Similarly, when the setting change operation means 93 is ON and the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, "setting confirmation" is selected in principle, and when both the setting change operation means 93 and RAM clear switch 92 are OFF, "Backup restore" is selected, but even if the setting change operation means 93 is ON and the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, if the door is open, "backup restore" is selected instead of "setting check". It has become.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a situation in which the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are turned ON even though the door (front frame 3) is not opened is suspected as fraudulent activity. Regarding "setting change" and "setting confirmation" related to functions, the condition is that the door is opened, and if the door is closed, "RAM clear" that does not execute the setting change process (S17) and "no setting confirmation process (S23)" are executed. "Backup restore" is to be selected. As for "RAM clear" and "backup restore" which are not related to the setting change function, only the ON/OFF state of the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 is the condition, and the open/closed state of the door is not the condition. .

The processing of S15 to S24 will be described in detail below according to the source program shown in FIG. 12 while referring to the flow chart of FIG. Note that FIG. 12 shows the source programs of S15 to S24 in the order of storage on the memory. In addition, on the right side of the source program, the processes to be executed and their respective five types of processing modes of "setting change", "RAM clear", "setting check", "backup restore", and "RAM error" are described. are indicated by arrows and numbers on the upper right of the arrows.

In the input port data acquisition process (S15), as shown in FIG. 12, first, data of input port 1 (P_INPT1) is input to the W register (Sa1). In this embodiment, the input signals corresponding to the 0th to 7th bits of the input port 1 (P_INPT1) are as shown in FIG. The ON/OFF signal (door open signal) of the open switch 44 is inputted to the fifth bit, and the ON/OFF signal of the RAM clear switch 92 is inputted to the sixth bit. In Sa1, the 0th to 7th bit data of its input port 1 (P_INPT1) are input to the 0th to 7th bits of the W register, respectively.

Next, by calculating the logical product (AND) of the value of the W register and the mask data "01100001B", the 0th bit corresponding to the ON/OFF signal of the setting change operating means 93 and the ON/OFF of the door opening switch 44 are obtained. Bits other than the fifth bit corresponding to the signal (door open signal) and the sixth bit corresponding to the ON/OFF signal of the RAM clear switch 92 are masked, and the W register is updated with the masked data (Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 14, the 0th bit of the W register is 1 when the setting change operation means 93 is ON, and 0 when it is OFF. The sixth bit is 1 when the RAM clear switch 92 is ON and 0 when it is OFF. There are eight combinations of values of the 0th, 5th and 6th bits of the W register as shown in FIG. In the following description, combinations of values w0, w5, and w6 of the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register are expressed as W(w0, w5, w6) as necessary.

Following the above input port data acquisition process (S15), a setting change branch determination process (S16) is executed. This setting change branch determination process (setting change determination process) (S16) determines whether or not "setting change" is selected as a processing mode. 01100001B" and the difference between them is obtained (Sb1). When the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register are all 1 (W(1,1,1)), the door (front frame 3) is opened, and the setting change operation means 93 and It becomes 0 when both the RAM clear switch 92 is ON. If the obtained value (difference) is 0, for example, 1 is set to the zero flag. If the value obtained in Sb1 is 0 (zero flag=1), that is, if W(1, 1, 1), "setting change" is selected as the processing mode, and the next setting change process (S17 ).

In the setting change process (S17), first, BA5AH (setting change command data) indicating that the setting change period has started is stored in the DE register (Sc1), and the command data is transmitted by the command transmission process (Sc2). When the effect control board 83a receives the setting changing command (BA5AH), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays a message such as "setting is being changed" (FIG. 44).

Next, a setting process subroutine (M_SETTEI) is executed (Sc3). In this setting process (Sc3), as shown in FIG. 15(a), first, the backup flag is cleared (S60) and the input data creation process (S61) is executed. This input data creation process (S61) acquires the input information of the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, etc., and is called from the input management process (S133 in FIG. 24) in the timer interrupt process, for example. ing.

Next, set value data is read from the set value work area of the RAM and set as a set work value in, for example, a C register (S62). In this embodiment, any one of settings 1 to 6 can be selected, and for example, any one of 0 to 5 is stored in the setting value work area on the RAM according to which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. set value data is stored. If the setting work value of the C register is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S63: No), 0, for example, is stored in the C register (set work value) (S64). That is, if the set value data is not within the normal range, 0 corresponding to the set 1 is forcibly set in the C register (setting work value). Of course, the value to be set in the C register (setting work value) is not limited to 0, and may be any value within the normal range (0 to 5).

In the case of this embodiment, the RAM abnormality determination process (S19) described later is not executed before the setting change process (S17). May not be within normal range. Therefore, in such a case, the setting work value is forcibly set to a normal value (here, 0) in S64, so that the setting change process can proceed even when the RAM is abnormal.

Subsequently, the first power supply abnormality check process (S65, FIG. 11) is executed, and the security signal is output from the external output terminal (S66). Then, the chattering prevention waiting time is set (S67), and the chattering prevention waiting time subtraction process (S68) is repeatedly executed until the chattering prevention waiting time becomes 0 (S69: Yes). In this embodiment, the processing of S65 to S75 is repeated at high speed until the setting change operation means 93 is turned off (S76: Yes), and each time it is determined whether or not the setting change operation has been performed, that is, the RAM clear switch 92 is turned off. It is determined whether or not there has been a change from OFF to ON (S71 described later). By providing a chattering prevention waiting time in S67 to S69, erroneous detection due to chattering of the RAM clear switch 92 can be prevented.

When the chattering prevention waiting time becomes 0 (S69: Yes), an input data creation process (S70) is executed, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change operation has been performed (S71). In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 92 is also used for the setting change operation, and in S71, when the ON edge of the RAM clear switch 92 is detected, it is determined that the setting change operation has been performed. there is In the present embodiment, the input data creation process for acquiring the input information of the RAM clear switch 92 is executed not only in S70 immediately before S71 but also in S61 immediately after the start of the setting process. This is because when the setting process (FIG. 15(a)) is started while the RAM clear switch 92 is still pressed, even if the RAM clear switch 92 suddenly turns ON edge, the ON edge of the RAM clear switch 92 is set to S61. This is to avoid affecting the judgment in S71 by detecting the empty state at .

Then, on condition that it is determined in S71 that the setting change operation has been performed (S71: Yes), the setting work value updating process (S72 to S74) is executed. That is, the set work value is incremented (S72), and if the set work value after the increment is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S73: No), the set work value is set to 0 (S74).

Next, based on the setting work value, setting display data for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 is created and output (S75). The process of S75 will be specifically described according to the source program shown in FIG. 15(b). First, the top address of the setting display data table is set in the HL register (S75a). The setting display data table, as shown in FIG. 15(c), consists of 1-byte display pattern data corresponding to six types of setting information, settings 1-6.

Next, the setting work value (see S62 to S64) stored in the C register is transferred to the A register (S75b), and the HL register value (top address of the setting display data table) is set to the A register value (setting work value) is added (S75c). As a result, the W register stores, for example, "00000110B" for displaying "1" if the set work value is 0, and "01111101B" for displaying "6" if the set work value is 5. set.

Then, the logical sum (OR) of the value of the W register and "10000000B" which is the display pattern data corresponding to ". (dot)" is calculated to update the value of the W register (S75d). As a result, the display pattern data set in the W register becomes any one of "1." to "6.", which is "1" to "6" added with ". (dot)".

Next, the common data "00010000B" for turning on the common C4 (Fig. 7) corresponding to the 7-segment display section 97a is set in the A register (S75e), the value of the A register is set in the LED common port (Fig. 7), The values of the W registers are respectively output to the LED data port 2 (FIG. 7) (S75f). As a result, any one of ``1. be done.

In this way, in S75, since the setting display data is created based on the setting work value, the value displayed on the setting display means 94 during the setting change period (for example, any one of 1 to 6) is the setting information at that time. It shows provisional setting information before finalization, not (value in the setting value work area). In order to clearly indicate this, the setting display means 94 displays "1" to "6" with ". (dot)" added. Of course, it is also possible to indicate that the setting information has not yet been finalized by a method other than adding a dot (.), such as blinking "1" to "6".

The above processing of S65 to S75 is repeatedly executed until the setting change end condition is satisfied (S76: Yes). In this embodiment, when the OFF edge of the setting change operation means 93 is detected, it is determined that the setting change end condition is satisfied. Through the above processing, the setting work value is cyclically changed within the range of 0 to 5 according to the number of times the RAM clear switch 92 is pressed during the setting change period.

If the setting change end condition is satisfied during the setting change period (S76: Yes), the setting change period is ended, and the setting work value of the C register is stored in the setting value work area (S77). As a result, the provisional setting work value changed by operating the RAM clear switch 92 during the setting change period is determined as the setting value data. Then, the setting display data is cleared and the display of the setting information by the setting display means 94 is terminated (S78), the security signal is turned OFF (S79), and a setting change completion command (BA09H) is issued to the effect control board 83a. is transmitted (S80), and the setting process ends. In addition, when the effect control board 83a receives the setting change completion command (BA09H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays such as "The setting has been changed" (FIG. 44).

As described above, in this embodiment, when both the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are ON and the door is open when the power is turned on (when the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register are all 1) , while referring to the setting information displayed on the setting display means 94 (for example, any one of "1." to "6.") during the setting change period until the setting change operation means 93 is switched to OFF, By pressing the RAM clear switch 92, the setting work value can be changed within the range of setting 1 to 6, and then by switching off the setting change operation means 93, the provisional setting work value is used as set value data. can be confirmed.

Returning to FIG. 12, the description continues. When the above setting process (Sc3) is completed, the address (D_MKCADR2A) of the command transmission address table at setting change is set in the HL register (Sc4). Here, the setting change command transmission address table specifies the command creation table for creating the command to be sent when this setting is changed. It is In the setting change command transmission address table shown in FIG. 16(a1), the number of loops is set to 2, and the addresses of two types of command creation tables, a spec command creation table and a customer waiting command creation table, are set. there is

Then, it jumps to Sd2 of SYSTEM_550, that is, RAM clear processing (S18) (Sc5). Thus, in this embodiment, the RAM clearing process (S18) following the setting change process (S17) skips Sd1 and is executed from Sd2.

In the jump processing of Sc5, the "JR" instruction for relative address jump is used instead of the "JP" instruction for absolute address jump. The absolute address jump "JP" instruction specifies the jump destination address with an absolute address (2 bytes), while the relative address jump "JR" instruction specifies the jump destination address with a relative address (1 byte). Therefore, the "JR" instruction has the advantage of being able to reduce the program capacity by one byte. However, in the case of the "JR" instruction, the range that can be specified as the jump destination is limited compared to the "JP" instruction. Cannot be used for jumping. In this embodiment, all jump instructions used in the source program shown in FIG. 12 are "JR" instructions.

At Sd2 of the RAM clearing process (S18), a transmission command table selection process is executed based on the command transmission address table specified in the HL register. When jumping to Sd2 from the setting change process (S17), the address of the setting change command transmission address table (FIG. 16(a1)) is set in the HL register.

In the transmission command table selection process (Sd2), for example, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the number of loops is obtained from the specified command transmission address table (S81), and the following S82 and S83 are repeatedly executed by the number of loops ( S84). At S82, the address of the command generation table is designated from the designated command transmission address table, and at S83, command data generation processing is executed based on the designated command generation table. In the case of the command transmission address table at setting change shown in FIG. They are designated in order, and command data creation processing is executed for each.

In the command data creation process (S83), for example, as shown in FIG. 18, command data is created from the specified command creation table (S91), and command transmission process (S92) is executed to transmit the command data. . As shown in FIGS. 16(c) and 16(d), etc., in the command creation table, in addition to the command data, an addition value for the command data is set. Add the additional value to create the command data to be actually sent. In the case of the command creation tables shown in FIGS. 16(c) and 16(d) specified in the setting change command transmission address table, the addition values are all set to 0, so F611H (spec command data) and BA04H (customer waiting command data) are sequentially acquired and transmitted as they are.

Following the above transmission command table selection processing (Sd2 in FIG. 12), the next address of the set value work is set in the HL register (Sd3), and the number of times of 0 clear processing (here, 256-3) is set in the B register. (Sd4), and call 0 clear processing (Sd5). In this embodiment, a range of 0 to 255 bytes on the RAM is allocated as a work area within the area (internal RAM), and a range of 256 to 511 bytes is allocated as a work area outside the area (outside RAM). , and the head of the internal RAM serves as a set value work area. A predetermined number of bytes from the end of the area RAM is used as a stack area. For example, in Sd5, a return address after a subroutine call is temporarily stored. Therefore, by Sd3 to Sd5, the 253-byte area of the internal RAM excluding the set value work area and the stack area storing the return address after the subroutine call is cleared to zero.

Subsequently, the top address of the initial value setting data table is loaded into the HL register (Sd6), and the data set process is called (Sd7) to set initial values for some data, and then SYSTEM_1200, that is, FIG. (Sd8).

As described above, in the RAM clearing process (S18) at power-on, only the internal RAM is initialized, and the external RAM is not initialized. The out-of-area RAM is an area for mainly storing data relating to the display of the performance display means 95, and stores data such as count values, count values, and display values. The intra-area RAM stores data relating to games other than the performance display means 95 stored in the outside-area RAM. In this way, by dividing the RAM area and not initializing the RAM outside the area during the RAM clearing process when the power is turned on, the count value related to the performance display means 95 is displayed even when the RAM clearing process is performed. , count values, display values, etc., can be inherited across power outages.

The description is continued by returning to the setting change branch determination process of S16. If it is determined in S16 that at least one of the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register is not 1 (≠W (1, 1, 1)), that is, if the "setting change" processing mode is not selected, jumps to SYSTEM_600 in FIG. 12, that is, RAM abnormality determination processing (S19) (Sb2).

In the RAM abnormality determination process (S19), it is determined whether or not to select the "RAM abnormality" processing mode. As shown in FIG. . That is, the set value data is obtained from the set value work area of the internal RAM, and the set value data is compared with 6 to obtain the difference therebetween (Se1). In the case of this embodiment, the setting value work area on the RAM should store setting value data of any of 0 to 5 according to which of setting 1 to 6 is selected. If normal, the difference between the set value data and 6 will be a negative value. Therefore, if the difference is not a negative value (carry flag.noteq.1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the process jumps to SYSTEM_700, that is, the power re-on waiting process (S20) (Se2).

If the RAM is not abnormal, it is determined whether or not there is a backup abnormality (Se3, Se4). That is, the backup flag and 5AH are compared to obtain the difference therebetween (Se3). The backup flag is set to 5AH at S160 of the second power failure check process (FIG. 25), which will be described later. If the difference is not 0 (zero flag ≠ 1), it is determined that the backup is abnormal, and the next SYSTEM_700, that is, power re-on waiting process (S20) is performed (Se4).

In the power reactivation waiting process (S20), BA07H (power reactivation command data) is first stored in the DE register (Sf1), the command data is transmitted by the command transmission process (Sf2), and the backup flag is cleared ( Sf3). When the effect control board 83a receives the power re-on command (BA07H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays such as "RAM error, re-power on and set the setting to 1".

Then, the first power failure check process (FIG. 11) is infinitely repeated to wait for the power to be turned on again (Sf4, Sf5). As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of a RAM abnormality or a backup abnormality, the system is configured to forcibly turn on the power again by shifting to the power-on waiting state. In addition, when the power reactivation waiting process (S20) is executed due to the RAM abnormality, if it is not W (1, 1, 1) when the power is reactivated next time, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal again, and the power reactivation waiting process (S20) is performed. S20) is executed. Therefore, when the power is turned on again after waiting for the power to be turned on again, the door (front frame 3) is opened and both the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are turned on to perform the setting change process ( S17) is executed to set the set value to an arbitrary value.

In this way, in the case of "RAM abnormality", the setting change process is executed by turning on the power again, and the setting value is set to a normal value. In this respect, in the case of "setting change" that executes setting change processing, there is no need to enter the power re-on waiting state even if there is a RAM abnormality. Therefore, in this embodiment, the RAM abnormality determination process (S19) is executed after the setting change branch determination process (S16) in order to eliminate unnecessary processing.

Returning to the RAM abnormality determination process of S19, the description is continued. If it is determined in S19 that there is neither a RAM abnormality nor a backup abnormality, the process proceeds to SYSTEM_800 in FIG. 12, that is, the RAM clear branch determination process (S21) (Se4). This RAM clear branch determination process (S21) determines whether or not the "RAM clear" processing mode is to be selected. As shown in FIG. CF) (Sg1). If the carry flag (the 6th bit of the W register) is 1, that is, if the RAM clear switch 92 is ON, the "RAM clear" processing mode is selected, and SYSTEM_500, that is, the above-described RAM clear processing ( S18) (Sg2), but if not, the next SYSTEM_900, that is, the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22) is performed. Thus, the RAM clear branch determination process (S21) is an example of a RAM clear transition process program for transitioning to the RAM clear process program.

In the present embodiment, of the eight combinations of the values of the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register, the RAM clear branch determination process (S21) is executed for all other than W (1, 1, 1). There are seven cases. Among these seven types, the "RAM clear" processing mode is selected from three types: W (1, 0, 1), W (0, 1, 1), and W (0, 0, 1). Since this is the case (see FIG. 14), it is sufficient to determine only the 6th bit of the 0th, 5th and 6th bits of the W register in S21.

The RAM clear processing (S18) executed after the RAM clear branch determination processing (S21) is executed from Sd1 unlike the case where it is executed after the setting change processing (S17). That is, first, the address of the command transmission address table when clearing the RAM is set in the HL register (Sd1), and based on the command transmission address table, the already explained transmission command table selection processing (Sd2) is executed. In the RAM clearing command transmission address table, the number of loops is set to 3, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(a2). (c)) and the command creation table for waiting customers (FIG. 16(d)) are set. Therefore, BA02H (RAM clear command data), F611H (specification command data), and BA04H (customer waiting command data) are sequentially transmitted by Sd2. The processing after Sd3 in the RAM clear processing (S18) has already been described.

As described above, the RAM clear processing (S18) does not clear the set value work area, so in this embodiment, the RAM abnormality determination processing (S19) is executed before the RAM clear branch determination processing (S21). It is configured.

Returning to the RAM clear branch determination process (S21), the description continues. The setting confirmation branch determination process (S22), which is performed when it is determined in S21 that the sixth bit of the W register is not 1, determines which of the "setting confirmation" and "backup restoration" processing modes is to be selected. It is. In this way, by performing the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22) after the RAM abnormality determination process (S19), it is possible to avoid a situation in which the RAM abnormality cannot be restored after the setting confirmation or backup restoration is determined.

In the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22), as shown in FIG. 12, first, the value of the W register is compared with "00100001B" to find the difference therebetween (Sh1). The value obtained by this is when the 0th and 5th bits of the W register are 1 and the 6th bit is 0 (=W (1, 1, 0)), that is, the door (front frame 3) is opened and the setting is changed. It becomes 0 when the operating means 93 is ON and the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF (see FIG. 14). If the obtained value (difference) is 0, for example, 1 is set to the zero flag. If the value obtained in Sh1 is not 0 (zero flag=0), that is, if not W(1, 1, 0), the processing mode of "backup restore" is selected instead of "setting confirmation". (Sh2), skipping the setting confirmation process (S23) and proceeding (jumping) to SYSTEM_1100, that is, the backup restoration process (S24). As described above, the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22) is an example of a backup restoration transition processing program for transitioning to the backup restoration processing program.

In this embodiment, of the eight combinations of the values of the 0th, 5th, and 6th bits of the W register, the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22) is executed only when the 6th bit is 0 for four combinations. is. Of these four types, the "setting confirmation" processing mode is selected only for W(1,1,0), and for the other W(1,0,0) and W(0). , 1, 0), and W(0, 0, 0), the processing mode of "restore to backup" is selected (see FIG. 14).

In the backup recovery process (S24), as shown in FIG. 12, the backup recovery time command transmission process (M_MKINFO) is first called (Sj1). In this backup recovery command transmission process (Sj1), as shown in FIG. 19, first, a backup recovery command transmission address table is selected (S101). A command table selection process (S102) is executed. As shown in FIG. 21(a), the command transmission address table for backup recovery of the present embodiment has the number of loops set to 3, a power failure recovery display command creation table, a first special hold number specification command creation table, The addresses of three types of command creation tables of the second special reserved number specification command creation table are set.

As described above, in the transmission command table selection process (FIG. 17), after acquiring the number of loops from the specified command transmission address table (here, FIG. 21(a)) (S81), the address of the command generation table is specified. Then (S82), the process (S83) for executing the command data creation process (FIG. 18) based on the specified command creation table is repeated by the number of loops.

In the command data creation process (FIG. 18), the command data and the addition value are obtained from the specified command creation table, and the command data is created by adding the addition value to the command data (S91) and transmitted. (S92). In the power failure recovery display command creation table shown in FIG. 21(b), since the addition value is set to 0 and the command data is set to BA03H, the power failure recovery display command to be transmitted is BA03H. On the other hand, in the first special reserved number designation command table shown in FIG. 21(c), the value of the first special reserved number work is set as the addition value, and the command data is set to B001H. Since the value of the first special reserved quantity work is any one of 0 to 4, the transmitted first special reserved quantity specification command will be any of B001H to B005H corresponding to the first special reserved quantity 0 to 4. . Similarly, in the second special reserved number designation command table shown in FIG. The 2 special reserved quantity specification command is one of B101H to B105H corresponding to the second special reserved quantity 0-4.

Following the transmission command table selection process of S102, the second command data creation process (S103) is executed. In this second command data creation process (S103), as shown in FIG. 20, data of the spec command (F611H) is first acquired (S111) and transmitted (S112). Then, data of one or a plurality of types of state designation commands (FAxxH to FDxxH) are acquired (S113) and transmitted (S114).

Following the second command data creation process (S103), it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are fluctuating (S104). The data of the waiting command (BA04H) is acquired (S105) and transmitted (S106).

As described above, BA03H (recovery from power failure display command), B0xxH (first special hold number designation command), B1xxH (second special hold number designation command), F611H (spec command ), FAxxH to FDxxH (status designation commands) are transmitted in sequence, and further, BA04H (customer waiting command) is transmitted if the pattern is not changing.

Returning to FIG. 12, the description continues. Following the above backup return time command transmission process (Sj1), the address of the backup flag in the area RAM is set in the HL register (Sj2), and the address of the winning opening error detection timer 3 in the area RAM is used to send the backup flag. The value obtained by subtracting the address and adding 1 is set in the B register (Sj3), and 0 clear processing is called (Sj4). In this embodiment, the top of the area RAM is the set value work area, and the next is the backup flag work area. It is a related work area. Therefore, the backup flag work area in the intra-area RAM and the subsequent error-related work area are cleared to 0 by Sj2 to Sj4. In this way, even when the backup is restored, only the error-related work area is cleared to 0 so that the error information before the power failure is not carried over.

Returning to the setting confirmation branch determination process (S22), the description continues. In Sh2 of FIG. 12, if the value obtained in Sh1 is 0 (zero flag=1), that is, if W (1, 1, 0), the processing mode of "setting confirmation" is selected, and SYSTEM_1100 (backup Without jumping to the return processing (S24)), the process proceeds to the next setting confirmation processing S23.

In the setting confirmation process (S23), as shown in FIG. 12, first, E021H (setting confirmation command data) indicating that the setting confirmation period has started is stored in the DE register (Si1). Send that command data. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation command (E021H), for example, a message such as "setting confirmation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66 (FIG. 44).

Also, set value data is obtained from the set value work area of the internal RAM and stored in the C register (Si3). At this point, the RAM abnormality determination process (S19) has already been performed, so there is no need to perform the processes like S63 and S64 (FIG. 15) in the setting change process (S17).

Subsequently, the processes of Si4 to Si15 are repeatedly executed until the condition of Si7 is satisfied and the process jumps to SYSTEM_1060 (Si16). In the Si4-Si15 loop processing, first, the first power failure check processing (FIG. 11) is executed (Si4), and the data (FIG. 13) of the input port 1 (P_INPT1) is input to the A register (Si5). Then, by calculating the logical product (AND) of the value of the A register and the mask data "00000001B", the bits other than the 0th bit corresponding to the ON/OFF signal of the setting change operation means 93 are masked, and the A register is It is updated to the data after the mask (Si6). As a result, when the setting change operation means 93 is ON (the 0th bit of the input port is 1), the value of the A register becomes "00000001B", and the setting change operation means 93 is OFF (the 0th bit of the input port is 0). ), the value of the A register becomes "00000000B" and 1 is set to the zero flag.

Then, if the zero flag is 1, that is, if the setting change operating means 93 is OFF, the loop processing of Si4 to Si15 is exited to jump to SYSTEM_1060 (Si16). When 93 is ON, the process proceeds to the next Si8 (Si7).

In the subsequent Si8, "00000010B" is input to the A register, and the value of this A register is output to the external output port 2 (P_GAIBU2) (Si9). As a result, a setting confirmation signal is output to the hall computer.

Then, the head address of the setting display data table (FIG. 15(c)) is set in the HL register (Si10), the set value data (see Si3) stored in the C register is transferred to the A register (Si11), The address obtained by adding the value of the A register (set value data) to the value of the HL register (top address of the setting display data table) (setting value data 0 to 5 in the setting display data table of FIG. 15(c) The display pattern data is read out from the address corresponding to any one of them and set in the W register (Si12). As a result, the W register stores the display pattern data corresponding to the set value data, for example, "00000110B" for displaying "1" if the set value data is 0, and "6" if the set value data is 5. is set to "01111101B" to display ".

Next, the common data "00010000B" for turning on the common C4 (FIG. 7) corresponding to the 7-segment display section 97a is set in the A register (Si13), the value of the A register is sent to the LED common port (FIG. 7), The values of the W registers are respectively output to the LED data port 2 (FIG. 7) (Si14). As a result, one of "1" to "6" corresponding to the set value data (one of 0 to 5) is displayed on the setting display means 94, that is, on the 7-segment display section 97a of the performance information display means 97. .

In this way, in the setting confirmation process S23, since the setting display data is created based on the setting value data acquired from the setting value work, the values displayed on the setting display means 94 during the setting confirmation period (for example, "1" to Any of "6") is setting information that has been fixed at that time, unlike during the setting change period. Therefore, for example, ". (dot)" is not added to "1" to "6" displayed on the setting display means 94 during the setting confirmation period.

When Si14 ends, it jumps to SYSTEM_1050 and executes the processing after Si4 again. Then, when it is determined in Si7 that the zero flag is 1, that is, the setting change operating means 93 is OFF, the setting confirmation period is terminated, this loop processing is exited, and the processing from Si16 onwards is executed by jumping to SYSTEM_1060. . That is, the WA register is cleared (Si16) by obtaining an exclusive OR (XOR) between the values of the WA register and updating the value of the WA register with the obtained value. By outputting the value of the register to the LED common port (FIG. 7) and the value of the W register to the LED data port 2 (FIG. 7) (Si17), the display of the setting information on the setting display means 94 is stopped.

Also, by outputting the value of the A register to the external output port 2 (P_GAIBU2) (Si18), the output of the setting confirmation signal is stopped. Then, the value of the E register is incremented (Si19), and the command data is transmitted by command transmission processing (Si20). At the time of execution of Si19, since E021H is set in the DE register (see Si1), by executing the command transmission process (Si20) after incrementing the E register in Si19, the effect control board 83a E022H (setting confirmation end command) is sent. In addition, when the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation end command (E022H), for example, the display of "setting confirmation" or the like on the liquid crystal display means 66 ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting change operation means 93 is ON when the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, and the door is open (W(1, 1, 0)), the setting change operation means 93 During the setting confirmation period until is switched off, the setting information at that time (for example, any one of 1 to 6) is displayed on the setting display means 94 .

Following the above setting confirmation process (S23), the already explained backup restoration process (S24) is executed.

When the above steps S15 to S24 are finished, the process shifts to the process of FIG. 10, and the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) is set so that the timer interrupt is executed at, for example, a 4 ms period (S25), and the firing enable signal is set to ON. (S26), along with transmitting a game start command (BA77H) to the effect control board 83a (S27).

Then, all registers are saved (S28), and after calling and executing the operation confirmation setting process (S29), which is a program outside the area, all registers are restored (S30). In the operation check setting process (S29), as shown in FIG. 22, an operation check flag indicating whether or not the operation check of the performance display means 95 is being performed is turned ON (under operation check) (S121), and the operation check is performed. An initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 seconds) is set to an operation confirmation timer for measuring time (S122). The operation confirmation flag and operation confirmation timer are stored in the outside RAM. Operation confirmation of the performance display means 95 will be described later.

Subsequently, main loop processing (S31 to S36) is executed. In this main loop processing, interrupts are prohibited (S31), various random numbers are updated (S32), all registers are saved in the stack area (S33), and performance display total division processing (S34) is executed. is restored (S35) and the interrupt is permitted (S36). As a result, the timer interrupt process is called and executed at intervals of 4 ms, for example.

Here, the performance display tally division processing (S34) is for calculating a base value (predetermined information) to be displayed on the performance display means 95, and is a unit from a predetermined time until the out number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000). During the period, the ``number of payouts in the low probability state'' and the ``number of outs in the low probability state'' in the unit period are counted, and the former is divided by the latter to calculate the first base value. As for the second base value, the final first base value in the previous unit period is used as it is.

FIG. 23 shows the main commands transmitted from the main control board 82a to the effect control board 83a in the above-described power-on processing and the order of transmission thereof, "change settings", "clear RAM", and "check settings". , "backup recovery", and "RAM abnormality". As is clear from FIG. 23, a setting changing command (BA5AH) and a setting change complete command (BA09H) in "setting change", a RAM clear command (BA02H) in "RAM clear", and a setting checking in "setting check" The command (E021H), the setting confirmation end command (E022H), and the power re-on command (BA07H) in "RAM error" are transmitted only in each processing mode, but other commands are transmitted in a plurality of processing modes. is commonly transmitted in

Next, the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 24) of the main control board 82a will be described. In this timer interrupt process (FIG. 24), first, the second power supply abnormality check process (S131) is executed. In this second power supply abnormality check process, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the power supply abnormality signal transmitted from the power supply board 89a is read twice (S151). Then, it is determined whether or not the levels of the power failure signals read twice match (S152). If the levels do not match (S152: No), the process returns to S151. ), it is determined whether or not the power failure signal is ON, that is, whether the power failure signal is at the "H" level (S153).

If the level of the power failure signal is not "H" level (ON) (S153: No), the backup flag is set to OFF (≠5AH) (S154), and the value of the power failure confirmation counter is cleared (S155). ), the second power supply abnormality check process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the level of the power supply abnormality signal is "H" level (ON) (S153: Yes), the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is incremented (+1) (S156), and the power supply abnormality confirmation counter after the increment is has reached, for example, 2 (S157). If the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is less than 2 (S157: No), the second power supply abnormality check process is ended.

When the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter reaches 2 in S157 (S157: Yes), it is determined that the power supply is abnormal, and the data (game information) stored in the RAM is backed up (S158 to S161). . That is, the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is cleared (S158), the firing control signal is set to OFF (S159), and the backup flag is set to 5AH (S160). Then, a checksum is calculated by continuously executing 8-bit addition to the work area of the RAM, and the calculation result (SUM address) is stored as a checksum value in the SUM storage area of the RAM (S161).

After that, a power-off command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a and the like (S162), and the RAM protection is enabled and the prohibited area is disabled (S163). This prohibits data from being written to the RAM in subsequent processing. In addition, after clearing the output data of all the output ports (S164) and prohibiting the timer interrupt by the setting processing for the CTC (S165), the infinite loop processing is repeated while clearing the WDT. Wait for inactivity.

When the above second power supply abnormality check process (S131 in FIG. 24) ends, then timer management process (S132) for managing various timers used for game control, game ball detection means and operation means provided in each winning means Input management processing (S133) for managing information detected by various sensors, etc., setting abnormality check processing (S134) for performing abnormality checks regarding set values, error management processing for monitoring the occurrence of various errors (S135), jackpot determination random numbers, etc. A random number update process (S136) for updating various random numbers, and a prize ball management process (S137) for managing prize balls such as transmitting a payout control command to the payout control board 90a.

Here, in the setting error check process (S134), for example, as shown in FIG. 26, first, it is determined whether or not the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S171), and if it is 5AH (S171: Yes) Terminate the setting error check process as it is. If the setting error flag is not 5AH (S171: No), it is determined whether or not the setting value data in the setting value work area is within the range of 0 to 5 (S172). If it is within (S172: Yes), the setting abnormality check process is terminated.

If the setting error flag is not 5AH (S171: No) and the setting value data is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S172: No), the setting error flag is set to 5AH (S173), and the effect control board A set value abnormality command (0E33H) is transmitted to 83a (S174), and the setting abnormality check process is terminated. Incidentally, when the effect control board 83a receives the set value abnormality command (0E33H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays such as "RAM is abnormal. Please call the staff".

Following the prize ball management process (S137) of FIG. 24, normal symbol management process (S138), normal electric auditors management process (S139), special symbol management process (S140), special electric auditors management process (S141) to run.

The normal design management process (S138) manages the fluctuation of the normal design by the normal design display means 51, and based on the detection of the game ball by the normal design starter means 61, the normal random number information such as the hit determination random value is displayed. is acquired, and the normal random number information is stored in a first-in first-out storage area with a predetermined upper limit pending number (for example, 4) as a limit, and the normal symbol display means 51 becomes a state in which variable display is possible and one or more On the condition that the normal random number information is stored (the number of normal reserved numbers is 1 or more), the top hit determination random value is extracted from the queue of the normal random number information, and the hit determination random value is determined in advance. Hit/lose judgment (hit judgment) is performed according to whether or not it matches the hit judgment value, and based on the hit judgment result, the stop design and the fluctuation time after the fluctuation of the normal design are selected, and the normal design The normal symbols are changed by the display means 51 .

In addition, the normal electric accessary product management process (S139) is for managing the normal profit state, and based on the win determination result of S138, the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 51 is regarded as a win mode. When it becomes, the opening and closing section 78 of the second special symbol starting means 63 is changed to an open state according to a predetermined opening and closing pattern to generate a normal profit state.

The special symbol management process (S140) is a process of managing the variation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53,54. In this special symbol management process, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, a game ball wins in either the first special symbol starting means 62 or the second special symbol starting means 63 between the time of the previous interruption and the current time. (Whether or not a game ball is detected) is determined (S181, S183). Then, when there is a prize to the first special symbol starting means 62, the first starting winning process (S182) is performed, and when there is a winning to the second special symbol starting means 63, the second starting winning process ( S184) are executed respectively.

In the first and second start winning processes (S182, S184), for example, the first and second special random number information consisting of the jackpot judgment random number, the jackpot pattern random number, and other random numbers are set to a predetermined holding upper limit number (for example, 4 each) are stored in a first-in first-out storage area, and a hold addition command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a based on the increased first and second special hold numbers. In addition, in the first and second start winning process (S182, S184), the first and second special random number information acquired at the time of winning the game ball to the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, for example, at the time of acquisition , and whether or not the big-hit determination random number value contained in the first and second special random number information matches the big-hit determination value (whether or not it is a big-hit), etc. can be executed. The result of this look-ahead determination is transmitted to the effect control board 83a or the like by, for example, a pending addition command.

Subsequently, the symbol variation status indicating the situation regarding the variation of the first and second special symbols is determined (S185), and if the symbol variation status is 00H or 01H (waiting for variation), special symbol variation start processing (S186) is performed. , If it is 02H (during fluctuation), special symbol fluctuation processing (S187) is executed, and if it is 03H (confirmation), special symbol confirmation time processing (S188) is executed.

In the special symbol variation start process (S186) executed when the symbol variation status is 00H or 01H (waiting for variation), for example, as shown in FIG. (S191), when the second special reserved number is not 0 (S191: No), 1 is subtracted from the second special reserved number (S191a), and a reservation subtraction command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S193 ).

Also, if the second special reservation number is 0 in S191 (S191: Yes), it is determined whether the first special reservation number is 0 (S192), and if the first special reservation number is not 0 In (S192: No), the first special reservation number is subtracted by 1 (S192a), and a reservation subtraction command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S193). By the above processing, the symbol variation of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation of the first special symbol.

Also, if both the first and second special reservation numbers are 0 (S192: Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation status is 00H (S202), and if it is not 00H (S202: No), the symbol Along with changing the variation status to 00H (S203), a customer waiting command (BA04H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S204), and the special symbol variation start processing is terminated. If the symbol variation status is 00H (S202: Yes), that is, if S203 and S204 have already been executed after the variation standby, S203 and S204 are skipped. In this way, the customer waiting command (BA04H) is transmitted when the variation of the first and second special symbols is completed and both the first and second special reserved numbers are 0 at that time.

Following S193, it is determined whether or not the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S194), and if the setting error flag is not 5AH (setting error), a jackpot determination process is executed (S194: No→S195), and if the setting error flag is 5AH (during setting error), the big hit determination process (S195) is skipped (S194: Yes). The jackpot determination process (S195) is to determine whether or not a jackpot is won by a random number lottery (jackpot determination). By executing the processing shown in FIG. The head of the jackpot determination random value is taken out from the jackpot, and the jackpot/loss is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot determination random value coincides with a predetermined jackpot determination value.

Here, the jackpot determination value is set within a predetermined range (eg, 10001 to 10217, or 10001 to 12184) in the range (eg, 0 to 65535) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random value, as shown in FIG. If the big hit determination random number is within the predetermined range, it will be a big hit, and if it is not within the predetermined range, it will be lost. In addition, the jackpot probability includes a low probability and a high probability, and in the case of the high probability, the range (predetermined range) of the jackpot determination value is wider than in the case of the low probability. In this embodiment, the range of the jackpot determination value at the time of low probability (eg 10001 to 10217) and the range of the jackpot determination value at the time of high probability (eg 10001 to 12184) have the same lower limit value, The upper limit value is different. Therefore, the range of the jackpot determination value at the time of low probability is included in the range of the jackpot determination value at the time of high probability.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the jackpot probability can be changed in six stages (settings 1 to 6), the upper limit of the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the range of the jackpot determination value can be changed according to the settings 1 to 6. I'm letting That is, as shown in the jackpot determination table of FIG. 31, reference values (first information) are set for the lower limit value and the upper limit value (low probability and high probability) of the range of jackpot determination values, and the reference upper limit value ( The added value (low probability and high probability) (difference value, second information) for the low probability and high probability) is set for each setting 1 to 6. Here, 2 bytes are required to express the reference value, whereas the added value (low probability difference value, high probability difference value) corresponding to the low probability and high probability can be expressed in 1 byte. Therefore, (in this embodiment, the added value corresponding to the low probability can be expressed in 1 byte), the lower limit and upper limit of the range of the jackpot judgment value (low probability and high probability) are set every 1 to 6 The storage capacity can be reduced compared to the case where the values (each 2 bytes) are stored as they are.

In the example of FIG. 31, the jackpot probabilities (low probabilities) for settings 1 to 6 are approximately 1/300, 1/280, 1/260, 1/240, 1/220, and 1/200, respectively. (high probability) are approximately 1/30, 1/28, 1/26, 1/24, 1/22 and 1/20, respectively. In the example of FIG. 31, the added value corresponding to setting 1 is 0 for both low accuracy and high accuracy, and the reference upper limit value is the upper limit value for setting 1 as it is, so the additional value corresponding to setting 1 does not need to be remembered.

Specifically explaining the processing procedure of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 29), first, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the reference lower limit value (10000 in FIG. 31) of the jackpot determination value (S211). If it is equal to or less than the reference lower limit value (S211: Yes), it becomes "missing", and the big win determination process is finished as it is.

If the jackpot determination random value is larger than the reference lower limit value in S211 (S211: No), it is determined whether the probability of the jackpot is in a variable state where the probability is high (S212), and if it is in the variable state (S212: Yes), the upper limit value is calculated by adding a highly accurate addition value corresponding to the setting value at that time (any of settings 1 to 6) to the highly accurate reference upper limit value (12185 in FIG. 31) Then (S214), if it is not in the probability variable state (S212: No), the low probability reference upper limit (10218 in FIG. 31) to the setting value at that time (any of the settings 1 to 6) Low probability corresponding to is added to calculate the upper limit value (S213). As a result, for example, the upper limit value of low accuracy in setting 1 is 10218 (=10218+0), and the upper limit value of high accuracy in setting 3 is 12521 (=12185+336).

Then, the big hit determination random number value is compared with the calculated upper limit value (S215). ” is set (S216) and the jackpot determination process ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination random number value is larger than the upper limit (S215: No), it is "lost" and the jackpot determination process ends.

At this time, the value of the jackpot determination flag is cleared at the start of the jackpot game, for example, even if the previous pattern variation results in a jackpot mode. It has become. Here, the above-described jackpot determination process (S195 in FIG. 28) is not executed in the case of a setting error (setting error flag is 5AH) as described above, so the jackpot determination flag in the case of a setting error is always "00H". ” (missing).

Returning to the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 28), the description is continued. Following the processing of S194 and S195, a special stop symbol selection process (S196) for selecting a stop symbol after variation of the first and second special symbols, and a variation pattern selection process (S197) for selecting a variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 ).

In the variation pattern selection process (S197), for example, as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S221). And if the setting error flag is not 5AH (setting error) (S221: No), it is determined whether the big hit determination flag is 5AH (big hit) (S222), and if the big hit determination flag is not 5AH, it will change A pattern table (FIG. 33) is selected (S223), and if it is 5AH, a jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 34) is selected (S228).

When the loss variation pattern table (FIG. 33) is selected (S223), the type of loss based on the symbol determination random value included in the special random number information (for example, the first special random number information in the case of the first special symbol) is selected (S224). In this embodiment, three types of losses, 1 to 3, are provided, and in the loss variation pattern table (FIG. 33), in the case of loss 1, the selection rate of the variation pattern is the special pending number (for example, the first special symbol In the case of , it changes according to the first special reservation number) but does not change with the set value, and in the case of deviations 2 and 3, the selection rate of the variation pattern changes according to the set value, but does not change with the special reservation number It's like Of course, deviations may be provided in which the selection rate of the variation pattern changes based on both the number of special reservations and the set value.

Then, when deviation 1 is selected in S224 (S225: Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the number of special reservations (S226), and either deviation 2 or 3 is selected If so (S225: No), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the type of failure and the setting value at that time (one of settings 1 to 6) (S227). For example, in the variation of the first special symbol select the deviation 1, when the first special reservation number after subtraction is 3, the normal variation pattern and normal reach variation pattern of 4s is selected at a ratio of 190: 10 be.

It should be noted that the deviation variation pattern table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 33(a) has the following features. That is, in the case of loss 1, the normal fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern, which are in the form of loss without going through the reach, are selected, and for the normal fluctuation pattern, the larger the number of special reservations, the shorter the fluctuation time is selected. It has become so. In addition, in the case of deviations 2 and 3, only the super reach variation pattern is selected, and the selection rate of each variation pattern is set to the same value in settings 1 and 2, settings 3 and 4, and settings 5 and 6, respectively. . In addition, in the case of deviation 2, in settings 1 and 2, the selection rate of super reach 4 is the highest, whereas the selection rate of super reach 1 is the lowest, in settings 3 to 6, on the contrary, super reach 1 has the highest selectivity, and super reach 4 has the lowest selectivity. In addition, in the case of the error 3, only super reach 1 is selected for settings 1 and 2, either super reach 2 or 3 is selected for settings 3 and 4, and only super reach 4 is selected for settings 5 and 6. there is As a result, the player can predict the set value to some extent based on the appearance tendency of the variation pattern of the performance symbols 80 corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol. Of course, deviations may be provided in which the selectivity of each variation pattern is different for all of the settings 1-6.

On the other hand, in the second special pattern loss fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. It is targeted.

Also, when the big hit variation pattern table (Fig. 34) is selected (S228), the big hit is based on the symbol determination random number included in the special random number information (for example, the first special random number information in the case of the first special symbol). type is selected (S229). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, four types of jackpots are provided: normal 4R, normal 6R, variable probability 6R, and variable probability 10R. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the type of jackpot selected in S229 and the setting value at that time (any one of settings 1 to 6) (S230). For example, when the probability variation 10R is selected in the variation of the second special symbol, if the setting is 6, the super reach 1 to 4 variation patterns are selected at a ratio of 5:70:5:120.

The normal 4R and normal 6R are jackpots that cause, for example, a time-saving state after the jackpot game ends, and during the jackpot game, for example, 4 rounds and 6 rounds with balls are performed, respectively.

During the time saving state, for example, the variation times of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are switched to a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time with respect to the first and second special symbols, and the probability of winning with respect to the normal symbols. is normal probability (eg 1/10) to high probability (eg 1/1.3), variation time is normal variation time (eg 27 seconds) to shortened variation time (eg 2.7 seconds), second special symbol The opening/closing pattern of the starting means 63 can be switched from a normal opening/closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds×1 time open) to a special opening/closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds×3 times open). The time-saving state starts when the jackpot game ends, and ends when, for example, the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or when the next jackpot game occurs by then.

In addition, variable probability 6R and variable probability 10R are jackpots that generate, for example, a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and during the jackpot game, for example, rounds with balls are performed for 6 rounds and 10 rounds, respectively. During the probability variable state, for example, in addition to the same switching as the time saving state, the number (range) of the jackpot judgment value increases (see FIG. 30), so that the jackpot probability is switched from low probability to high probability. there is In addition, the variable probability state starts when the jackpot game ends, and ends when the next jackpot game occurs, for example.

The jackpot variation pattern table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 34(a) has the following features. That is, in the case of normal 4R and probability variable 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same for setting 1 and 2, setting 3 and 4, setting 5 and 6 respectively, whereas normal 6R and probability variable 6R , the selectivity of each variation pattern is the same at settings 1 to 6. In addition, regarding the normal variation jackpot variation pattern that becomes a jackpot mode without going through the reach, only the case of setting 1 or 2 in the normal 4R and the case of the normal 6R are subject to selection. Also, in all cases, the selection rate of super reach 4 is the highest among super reach 1 to 4, but in the case of normal 4R and probability variable 10R, which have different selection rates depending on the setting value, settings 5 and 6 In the other cases, for example, in the case of settings 1 to 4, the selection rates are higher in the order of super reach 1 to 4. Of course, a big win may be provided in which the selection rate of each variation pattern is different for all of the settings 1-6.

Also, the second special pattern jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 34(b) has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of normal 4R, probability variable 6R and probability variable 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same for settings 1 and 2, settings 3 and 4, and settings 5 and 6, respectively. , the selectivity of each variation pattern is the same at settings 1 to 6. In addition, the normal variation jackpot variation pattern is selected only in the case of setting 1 or 2 in normal 4R. Also, in all cases, the selection rate of super reach 4 is the highest among super reach 1 to 4, but in the case of normal 4R, probability variable 6R, and probability variable 10R, which have different selection rates depending on the setting value, setting 5 , 6, the selection rate of super reach 2 is high following super reach 4, while in other settings, such as settings 1 to 4, the selection rate is higher in order of super reach 1 to 4. ing. As a result, the player can predict the set value to some extent based on the appearance tendency of the variation pattern of the performance symbols 80 corresponding to the variation of the first and second special symbols.

Also, if it is determined in S221 that the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S221: Yes), the setting error fluctuation pattern table (FIG. 35) is selected (S231), special random number information (for example In the case of the first special symbol, the kind of failure is selected based on the symbol determination random value contained in the first special random number information (S232). Then, when deviation 1 is selected in S232 (S233: Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the number of special reservations (S234), and either deviation 2 or 3 is selected In that case (S233: No), a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the type of loss (S235). For example, in the variation of the first special symbol, 1 is selected, and when the first special reserved number after subtraction is 1, the normal variation pattern of 8s is selected.

In addition, in the setting error variation pattern table shown in FIG. 35, only the deviation 1 of the deviations 1 to 3 is selected, and only the normal variation pattern is selected. A normal variation pattern with a short variation time is selected as the number of reservations is large, and only a specific normal variation pattern (here, 12s with the longest variation time) is selected regardless of the number of special reservations when the second special symbol is changed. It has become. Thus, in the case of a setting error, only the normal fluctuation pattern is selected so that the so-called super hot fluctuation pattern or the like is not selected. For the same reason, it is desirable that the presentation control board 83a side does not cause the notice to appear in the case of a setting error.

Returning to the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 28, the description is continued. Following the variation pattern selection process (S197) described above, a variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern and a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol selected at S196 are transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S198, Along with S199), the first special symbol or second special symbol is started to fluctuate (S200), the symbol fluctuation status is changed to 02H (fluctuation) (S201), and this special symbol fluctuation start process is ended.

When the special symbol variation start processing (S186) ends in the special symbol management processing of FIG. 27 and the symbol variation status becomes 02H (fluctuation), the special symbol variation process (S187) is executed from the next interruption. In this special symbol variation process (S187), for example, from the start of variation of the first and second special symbols, based on the passage of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S197, the first and second special symbols While stopping the fluctuation of, a fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the pattern fluctuation status is changed to 03H (under confirmation).

Also, when the special symbol variation process (S187) is completed and the symbol variation status becomes 03H (confirming), the special symbol confirmation time process (S188) is executed from the next interruption. In this special symbol confirmation time processing (S188), for example, when a predetermined confirmation time (for example, 500 msec) has passed since the first and second special symbol variations stopped, the symbol variation status is set to 01H (variation standby). Along with the change, various variables related to the variation of the first and second special symbols are initialized, and when the stop symbol after the variation becomes a jackpot mode, for example, initial values are set to various variables related to the jackpot game. Preparatory processing for starting the jackpot game, such as setting, is performed.

Returning to the timer interrupt processing in FIG. 24, the description continues. The special electric auditors management process (S141) executed subsequent to the special symbol management process (S140) described above manages a big win game. , When the stopped symbols after the variation of the second special symbol display means 53 and 54 become a big win mode (specific mode), the big winning means 64 is changed to an open state according to a predetermined opening pattern (first, second special profit state). The opening pattern of the jackpot game in this embodiment is one of 4R, 6R, and 10R depending on the type of jackpot selected in S229 of FIG.

Following the special electric accessary product management process (S141), an external terminal process (S142) and an LED management process (S143) are executed. In the external terminal processing (S142), processing for outputting various information from the external output terminal to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

Further, the LED management processing (S143) performs light emission management of the LEDs constituting the game information display means 50, performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97), and the like. As described above, in this embodiment, the game information display means 50 and the performance information display means 97 are driven and controlled by the dynamic lighting method.

In the LED management process (S143), as shown in FIG. 36, first, a clear signal is output to the LED common port and the LED data port to clear the ports (S241), and the LED output counter is incremented (S242). Then, common data corresponding to the value of the LED output counter is selected from the LED common output selection table (FIG. 37(a)) (S243), and the common data is output to the LED common port (S244).

In the LED common output selection table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 7, the first common data that turns on the common C0 and the common C4 and the common data that turns on the common C1 and the common C5 Four types of common data are provided: the second common data, the third common data that turns on the common C2 and the common C6, and the fourth common data that turns on the common C3 and the common C7. The first to fourth common data are cyclically selected in that order as the LED output counter increases.

As a result, the lighting target of the game information display means 50 sequentially changes in the order of LED group 50a→50b→50c→50d→50a→ . . . The lighting target of the information display means 97) changes sequentially in the order of the 7-segment display portion 97a->97b->97c->97d->97a->.

Subsequently, for the LED output counter, the value of the 5th bit is determined when the least significant bit is the 0th bit (S245), and two LED data output information tables A and B (Fig. 37(b) ))) (S246a, 246b). As a result, the LED data output information table can be switched every 32 interrupts (128 ms). Of course, it is arbitrary how many interrupts the LED data output information table is switched.

Here, the LED data output information tables A and B correspond to the LED data port 1 connected to the game information display means 50, and as shown in FIG. First to fourth LED data A0 to A3 and B0 to B3 are provided. That is, the first LED data A0, B0 are the LED data of the LED group 50a (the first special symbol display means 53) of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C0, and the second LED data A1, B1 are the LED data of the common C1. The LED data of the LED group 50b (second special symbol display means 54) of the corresponding game information display means 50, and the third LED data A2, B2 are the LED data of the LED group 50c (special symbol display means 54) of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C2. The fourth LED data A3 and B3 are LED data of the LED group 50d (ordinary symbol display means 51, etc.) of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C3.

When one of the LED data output information tables A and B is selected (S246a, S246b), the LED data corresponding to the value of the LED output counter is selected from the LED data output information table (S247), and the LED data is converted to the LED data. Output to port 1 (S248), and terminate the LED management process.

By the above processing, the four LED groups 50a to 50d of the game information display means 50 can be turned on while being sequentially switched every 4 ms, and two types of display modes in the same group can be switched every 128 ms.

Returning to the timer interrupt processing in FIG. 24, the description continues. When the LED management process (S143) described above ends, the contents of all registers are saved in the stack area (S144), and then the performance display update process (S145) is executed. This performance display update process (S145) is a process of updating the display of the performance display means 95 based on the first and second base values calculated in the performance display total division process (S34 in FIG. 10).

In the four 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d constituting the performance display means 95, for example, the upper two digits of the 7-segment display portions 97d and 97c indicate the type of base value (first and second display portions). The identification display section and the seven-segment display sections 97b and 97a of the lower two digits serve as numerical display sections for displaying numerical values of base values. When displaying the first base value on the numerical display section, for example, "bL." is displayed on the identification display section, and when displaying the second base value on the numerical display section, for example "b6." is displayed. For example, the base value is rounded off to the first decimal place and displayed on the numeric display. If the value after rounding is three digits or more, "99." or the like indicating overflow is displayed on the numeric display.

In addition, the performance display means 95 performs display switching between a plurality of types of base values (here, first and second base values) every predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The performance display means 95 may be operated only for a predetermined period such as hour, or the first and second base values may be switched based on button operation or the like.

In the performance display update process (S145), as shown in FIG. 38, first, the stack pointer is saved (S251), and the out-of-area RAM check process (S252) is executed. In the out-of-area RAM check process (S252), for example, as shown in FIG. S261: Yes), the processing of S262 to S264 is executed. That is, the out-of-area RAM is initialized (S262), the operation confirmation flag is set to ON (under operation confirmation) (S263), and an initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 seconds) is set to the operation confirmation timer ( S264). As a result, the operation confirmation process is always executed after the initialization of the out-of-area RAM.

After the out-of-area RAM check process (S252 in FIG. 38), for example, performance display means output process (S253) is executed. In this performance display means output process (S253), the data set in the identification display section output buffer and the numerical display section output buffer (predetermined storage area) by the time of the previous interruption are selected by the LED management process (FIG. 36). By outputting to the LED data port 2 (FIG. 7) according to the common (7-segment display section), a predetermined display is performed on the performance display means 95 . The identification display portion output buffer and the numerical display portion output buffer are for storing each display pattern data of the identification display portion and the numerical display portion, and both are provided in the outside RAM. The performance display means output process (S253) may be executed after the operation confirmation process (S255) and the display update process (S256), which will be described later.

Following the performance display means output process (S253), it is determined whether or not the operation check flag is ON (under operation check) (S254). If the operation confirmation process (S255) for confirmation is not ON, the display update process (S256) for updating the display of the performance display means 95 is executed. Incidentally, in checking the operation of the performance display means 95, all the 7-segment display sections 97a to 97d constituting the performance display means 95 are all blinked for a predetermined time (here, five seconds).

In the operation confirmation process (S255), as shown in FIG. 40, first, it is determined whether or not it is in the off period (S271). In this embodiment, during the operation check, the light-off period and the light-on period are repeated at a predetermined cycle such as 0.3 seconds. If it is determined in S271 that it is in the light-off period (S271: Yes), the light-off data, that is, "0000H" is set in the identification display section output buffer and the numerical display section output buffer (S272, S273). These lights-out data are directly written into each output buffer without referring to a data table or the like.

If it is determined in S271 that it is not in the extinguishing period (S271: No), lighting data, that is, "FFFFH" is set in the identification display section output buffer and the numerical display section output buffer (S274, S275). These lighting data are also directly written to each output buffer without referring to a data table or the like.

When data writing to the output buffer (S272 to S275) is completed, it is determined whether or not the operation confirmation timer is 0, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of operation confirmation ( S276). It is assumed that the operation check timer is subtracted as time elapses after the initial value is set in S122 of FIG. 22 and S264 of FIG.

If it is determined in S276 that the operation confirmation timer is 0, that is, that the predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of operation confirmation (S276: Yes), the operation confirmation flag is switched to OFF (S277), and the operation confirmation process is started. finish. The operation check timer is set to the initial value (5 seconds) when the power is turned on (S122 in FIG. 22). The operation check is not resumed from the state before the disconnection, but the operation check is performed again from the beginning of the five seconds.

By the operation confirmation process described above, the performance display means 95 performs all flashing (confirmation process) for a predetermined time (5 seconds) by repeating all lighting and all extinguishing.

It should be noted that even during the operation check process described above, the performance display tally division process (S34 in FIG. 10) is executed, and at least the count process necessary for calculating the base value is executed. As a result, it is possible to accurately reflect the winning or the ball entering the out during the action check in the base value displayed after the action check. Note that since the base value is not displayed during the operation check, at least the count processing should be performed in the performance display tally division processing during the operation check, but the calculation of the base value may also be performed.

Also, in the display update process (S256), as shown in FIG. 41, the identification display unit display pattern data is first acquired from the identification display unit LED data table according to which of the plurality of base value output periods it is (S281). ), and set in the identification display unit output buffer (S282). In this embodiment, two types of base value output periods are provided: a first base value output period for displaying the first base value and a second base value output period for displaying the second base value. It is designed to switch. In addition, as shown in FIG. 42(a), the identification display unit LED data table includes display pattern data (upper "01111100B", lower "10111000B") corresponding to the display of "bL." and display pattern data (upper "01111100B", lower "11111101B") corresponding to the display of "b6." indicating the second base value are stored in advance.

Also, according to the base value at that time, the display pattern data for the numerical display is obtained from the decimal LED data table (S283) and set in the numerical display output buffer (S284). As shown in FIG. 42(b), the decimal value LED data table stores 1-byte display pattern data corresponding to 10 kinds of numerical values 0 to 9 in advance. Therefore, for example, during the first base value output period, if the first base value at that time is "35", "01001111B" corresponding to "3" in the tens place from the decimal value LED data table. , "01101101B" corresponding to "5" in the ones place and set in the numerical display output buffer.

By the above display update processing, the performance display means 95 after all blinking (operation check) is switched between the first base value and the second base value every 5 seconds, for example.

After executing the operation confirmation process (S255 in FIG. 38) or the display update process (S256 in FIG. 38), the stack pointer is restored (S257), and the performance display update process ends.

FIG. 43 shows the performance information display means 97 (setting display means 94, performance display means 95) during various periods in each processing mode of setting change, RAM clear, setting confirmation, backup restoration, and RAM abnormality (or backup abnormality). The display mode is shown.

The performance information display means 97 of this embodiment is used as the setting display means 94 during the setting confirmation period and the setting change period, and is used as the performance display means 95 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 43, while the RAM clear return screen such as "RAM is being cleared" is displayed at the time of RAM clearing, "RAM error, please turn on the power again and set the setting to 1" at the time of RAM abnormality. While the power reactivation screen is being displayed, the performance information display means 97 does not operate as the setting display means 94 or the performance display means 95, and is in a non-display state, for example, all lights are turned off.

In addition, during the setting change period when the setting change screen such as "Setting is being changed" is displayed, the setting that the setting confirmation screen such as "Setting is being confirmed" is displayed at the time of setting confirmation During the confirmation period, the performance information display means 97 operates as the setting display means 94 and displays setting information.

Also, in any of the following cases: when setting is changed, when RAM is cleared, when setting is confirmed, when backup is restored, when RAM is abnormal (or when backup is abnormal). Start the operation as and start all flashing (operation check). Therefore, for example, when all blinking for 5 seconds (operation confirmation) ends while the standby screen is being displayed after the start of the customer waiting state, the performance information display means 97 starts displaying the base value at that time. Also, when changing settings, all flashing will start at the end of the setting change period, so if the setting change completion screen such as "The setting has been changed" continues for more than 5 seconds, the setting change completion screen will be displayed. During the display, the performance information display means 97 stops all flashing for 5 seconds (operation check), and starts displaying the base value.

When the performance display update process (S145 in FIG. 24) ends, the contents of the saved register are restored (S146), the WDT is cleared (S147), and the timer interrupt process ends.

Next, the control operation of the effect control board 83a will be described. The production control board 83a controls production by various production means such as the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, the movable production means 67, etc. As shown in FIG. A time control means 101, a special reservation number display control means 102, a prefetching notice effect control means 103, a symbol variation effect control means 104, a normal notice effect control means 105 and the like are provided.

The power-on control means 101 controls various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 on the basis of receiving various control commands from the main control board 82a when the power is turned on.

FIG. 44 shows commands received from the main control board 82a and the corresponding liquid crystal display means 66, illumination, and so on in the case of each processing mode of RAM clear, setting change, setting confirmation, backup restoration, and RAM abnormality (or backup abnormality). An example of operation contents of means 96, speakers 18 and 25, and movable effect means 67 is shown.

When the RAM is cleared, character information such as "Please Wait" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66 when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received as shown in the upper part of FIG. All the means 96 are turned off, no sounds such as BGM are output from the speakers 18 and 25 (muted), and the movable effect means 67 is kept stopped at, for example, the origin position (no change). Then, when the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received after that, the following RAM clear notification is performed, for example. That is, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays character information such as "RAM is being cleared" indicating that the RAM is being cleared, as well as a predetermined pattern mode by the effect pattern 80, such as "7.3.1" (low accuracy screen). ) is displayed, all the illumination means 96 are turned on, and a predetermined RAM clearing sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25, but the movable effect means 67 continues to remain stopped at the origin position (no change ).

After that, when the customer waiting command (BA04H) is received, the display of the liquid crystal display means 66 continues as it is until the demo display is started after elapse of, for example, 180 seconds, and the lighting means 96 emits light in, for example, a predetermined customer waiting pattern. BGM output from the speakers 18 and 25 continues until it fades out after elapse of, for example, 30 seconds, and the movable effect means 67 remains stopped at, for example, the origin position (no change). It should be noted that the movable effect means 67 executes an initial operation (initialize operation) when a game start command (BA77H) is received thereafter.

When changing the setting, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 44(a), when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received, the same processing as when clearing the RAM is performed, and then the changing setting command (BA5AH) is issued. is received, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays text information such as "setting is being changed" indicating that the setting is being changed, and the illumination means 96 is caused to emit light, for example, in a predetermined setting change pattern. , the speakers 18 and 25 output a predetermined setting change sound, but the movable effect means 67 is kept stopped at, for example, the origin position (no change). Then, when the setting change completion command (BA09H) is received after that, for example, in addition to character information such as "The setting has been changed" indicating that the setting change is completed, the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received. , a predetermined pattern mode by the production pattern 80, for example, "7.3.1" (low accuracy screen) is displayed, all the illumination means 96 are lit, and a predetermined RAM clear sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25. However, the movable effect means 67 continues to remain stopped at the origin position (no change).

In this way, the first notification performed at the time of setting change, for example, at the end of the setting change process (S17), and the RAM clear notification (second notification) at the time of RAM clearing are, for example, the effect symbols first displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66. In addition to the pattern mode of 80, the notification mode by the illumination means 96 and the speakers 18 and 25 are common.

It should be noted that, when the customer waiting command (BA04H) is received and the game start command (BA77H) is received at the time of setting change, the effect mode is common to that at the time of RAM clearing.

At the time of setting confirmation, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 44(b), when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received, the same processing as at the time of RAM clearing is performed, and then the setting confirmation command (E021H) is issued. is received, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays text information such as "setting confirmation in progress" indicating that the setting confirmation period is in progress, but the illumination means 96 is all extinguished, and the speakers 18 and 25 output Sounds such as BGM are not output (muted), and the movable effect means 67 continues to remain stopped at the origin position (no change). Then, when the power failure recovery display command (BA03H) is received after that, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays text information such as "Recovered from power failure. Please restart the game" to prompt the restart of the game. For example, the illumination means 96 is kept completely off, the speakers 18 and 25 are kept mute, and the movable effect means 67 is kept stopped at the origin position (no change).

Subsequently, when the game start command (BA77H) is received, the display mode of the liquid crystal display means 66, the light emission mode of the illumination means 96, and the sound output from the speakers 18 and 25 do not change, but the movable effect means 67 is initialized. Execute the operation (initialize operation). Then, when the customer waiting command (BA04H) is received after that, the display of the liquid crystal display means 66 is kept in a predetermined pattern mode by the production pattern 80 until the demonstration display is started after 180 seconds, for example, when the RAM is cleared. In addition to displaying a low resolution screen such as "2, 3, 7" different from the above, the illumination means 96 is caused to emit light in a predetermined customer waiting pattern, for example, and BGM is emitted from the speakers 18 and 25 until it fades out after elapse of, for example, 30 seconds. The output is continued, and the movable effect means 67 is kept stopped at, for example, the origin position (no change).

As for the time of backup recovery, as shown in the middle part of FIG. The effect mode of each effect means at the time of reception is the same as that at the time of setting confirmation.

In the case of RAM abnormality (or backup abnormality), as shown in the lower part of FIG. When the re-supply command (BA07H) is received, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays character information such as "RAM error, please re-supply the power and set the setting to 1" for prompting the re-supply of power. , the illumination means 96 are all extinguished, no sound such as BGM is output from the speakers 18 and 25 (muted), and the movable effect means 67 continues to maintain the state of being stopped at the origin position (no change). ing.

The special reserved quantity display control means 102 controls the display of the first and second special reserved quantities on the liquid crystal display means 66. Corresponds to the first reserved images X1 to X4 for the number (maximum 4), the second reserved images Y1 to Y4 for the second special reserved number (maximum 4), and the first and second special symbols during fluctuation It is configured to display on the liquid crystal display means 66 a pending image Z during fluctuation.

In this embodiment, since the reserved memory of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, priority is given to the second special symbol side also regarding the reserved display, and as shown in FIG. The second reserved images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed in front of the reserved images X1 to X4. When a pending addition command relating to the first and second special pending numbers is received from the main control board 82a, one additional display of the first and second pending images X1-, Y1- is displayed at the end of the queue. Also, when receiving a pending subtraction command related to the first and second special pending numbers from the main control board 82a, the first and second pending images X1 ~, Y1 ~ toward the front side of the queue one by one Along with shifting, the first and second retained images X1 and Y1 pushed out are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a suspended image Z during variation. In the present embodiment, the display color (display mode) of the first and second pending images X1 ~, Y1 ~, and the changing pending image Z is set to, for example, "white" by default, and when executing the pending change notice described later is changed in accordance with the scenario selected by the look-ahead announcement effect control means 103.

The pre-reading notice effect control means 103 controls the pre-reading notice effect. The look-ahead notice performance is based on the result of look-ahead determination by the main control board 82a, and whether or not the stop symbols after the variation of the first and second special symbols become the first and second jackpot modes and a jackpot game occurs. Based on the result of the pre-reading judgment, for example, the same mode of production is executed in multiple symbol fluctuations up to the pattern fluctuation corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the pre-reading judgment "Continuous notice", There is a "suspension change notice" that changes (changes) the display modes of the first and second suspension images (suspension display) X1~, Y1~ based on the pre-read determination result. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that "suspension change notice" can be executed as the look-ahead notice effect.

Prefetching notice effect control means 103, when receiving a pending addition command from the main control board 82a, the prefetching determination result obtained from the pending addition command (here, big hit determination result and variation pattern selection result), setting value (setting 1 ~ 6) and the table for selection of pending change notice (FIG. 45), it is selected whether or not to execute a lottery for the pending change notice (with lottery/no lottery). In the case of the pending change notice selection table shown in FIG. 45, for example, if the super reach 1 loss variation pattern is set to 1, no lottery is selected, and for example, if the super reach 4 jackpot variation pattern is set to 6, the lottery is selected. be done. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, it is only in the case of the super reach fluctuation pattern that the holding change notice is performed. Therefore, in the case of a setting error (see FIG. 35) in which only the normal fluctuation pattern is the selection target, there is no lottery.

In the example of FIG. 45, the selection result of with/without lottery for missing super reach 4 is a case of high setting (here, setting 5, 6) and a case of lower setting (here, setting 1 to 4). , which results in a lower rate of occurrence of hold change notices in the event of a miss in the high setting than in the low setting.

In addition, the pre-reading notice effect control means 103, when the lottery execution (“yes” in FIG. 45) is selected, the pre-reading determination result (here, the big hit determination result), the set value (any of the settings 1 to 6) and , and a scenario selection table (FIG. 46(a)) relating to hold change notice, one of a plurality of hold change notice scenarios is selected. Here, in the pending change notice of the present embodiment, the first and second pending images X1-, Y1-, and the changing pending image Z are set to "white", "blue", "green", "red", "dangerous The pattern can be displayed in five different display colors, and when the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 are won, the first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 are displayed in predetermined display colors (display modes). After starting the display of ~ (hold display), the display color will be changed at the timing when the special hold number changes (up to 4 times), for example, "white" → "blue" → "green" → "red" → "danger pattern" It is possible to change in order. However, if the number of special reservations at the time of starting winning is less than 4, the display color corresponding to the reservation 3 subtraction or the like may be skipped. The "Danger pattern" is, for example, a pattern of characters "Danger" in black on a yellow background.

The hold change notice scenario of this embodiment includes 15 types of scenarios 1 to 15 shown in FIG. 46(a), each of which has a different display color change pattern. Scenario 1 is basically the same as the case where the pending change notice is not executed, since the default color "white" remains unchanged from the start winning to the change.

Also, the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 46(a) is a table common to settings 1 to 6, and only sorting according to the result of pre-reading determination is set, so which of settings 1 to 6 is selected. For example, if the look-ahead determination result is a loss, one of the scenarios 1 to 15 is selected with a distribution ratio of 8450: 500: 500: … : 10: 10, and the look-ahead determination result is a big hit. If so, one of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected with a distribution ratio of 0:10:40:200: . . . :1250:1350.

Even if the allocation rate in the scenario selection table is common to settings 1 to 6 in this way, the jackpot probabilities are about 1/300, 1/280, 1/260, 1/240, and 1 for settings 1 to 6. /220 and 1/200, the appearance rate of each scenario differs for each setting 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 46(b). The reliability is also different for each of the settings 1-6. That is, in the same scenario, the higher the probability of a big win, the higher the reliability of the big win.

As is clear from FIG. 46(c), when the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 46(a) is used, the final display color is "blue" rather than "white" and "green" rather than "blue". ``Red'' is higher than ``Green'', and ``Danger pattern'' is higher than ``Red''. The reliability of the big win is higher when the final display color does not change from the time of the start-up winning than when the color changes to the final display color.

In the example of FIG. 46(c), the reliability of the jackpot when the final display color is "danger pattern" (specific display mode) is, for example, 29% (predetermined value) or more in any of the settings 1 to 6. On the other hand, the reliability of the big win when the final display color is other than "danger pattern" is less than 29% (predetermined value) in any of the settings 1-6.

The symbol variation effect control means 104 controls the display of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying voice output, illumination light emission, etc. When a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 82a, the specified variation pattern and the normal notice effect scenario selected by the normal notice effect control means 105, the change of the effect pattern 80 and accompanying voice output and illumination are started, and the change stop command is received. Sometimes, the stop pattern selected based on the stop pattern command and the fluctuation pattern command stops the variation of the production pattern 80, and also stops the sound output and light emission associated therewith.

The normal notice effect control means 105 controls the normal notice effect. In the normal notice effect, the stop symbols after the symbol variation during the symbol variation are the first and second jackpot modes, based on the result of the big winning determination by the big winning determination processing (S195 in FIG. 28) on the main control board 82a side. There are so-called "pseudo-ren", "SU notice", "timer notice", "resurrection effect", "premium notice" and the like.

Here, "pseudo-run" is an effect in which the effect pattern 80 is changed a plurality of times on the liquid crystal display means 66 while the first and second special symbols fluctuate once. It is designed to be highly reliable. In addition, the "SU notice" is a predetermined effect step including the display of the effect pattern 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, according to the reliability of the jackpot, in multiple stages (for example, SU1 5 steps from SU5)), and is set so that, for example, the higher the stage of the effect step, the higher the reliability of the big win. The "timer notice" is, for example, an effect in which a timer image is displayed at a predetermined timing on the liquid crystal display means 66 to measure time (for example, countdown). It is The ``resurrection performance'' is a performance that revives from a state in which a loss or the like is displayed and becomes, for example, a jackpot mode, and the ``premium notice'' is a performance that has a very low appearance rate and, for example, a probability variable jackpot is determined when it appears.

When the normal notice effect control means 105 receives the variation pattern command from the main control board 82a, the information obtained from the variation pattern command (here, the big hit determination result and the variation pattern selection result) and the setting value (settings 1 to 6 Either) and the normal notice effect selection table (FIG. 47), whether or not to execute the lottery for the normal notice effect (with lottery/no lottery) and the like are selected. In the case of the normal notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 47, for example, in the case of setting 1 with a super reach 1 loss fluctuation pattern, there is no pseudo-continuation (the number of pseudo-continuations is 0), SU notice, timer notice, resurrection notice, and premium No lottery is selected for all notices, for example, in the case of setting 6 with a super reach 4 jackpot variation pattern, in addition to 4 pseudo-ren, there is a lottery for SU notice, timer notice, and premium notice, and no lottery for resurrection notice. is selected. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, the normal notice effect is performed only in the case of the super ready-to-win variation pattern. Therefore, in the case of a setting error (see FIG. 35) in which only the normal fluctuation pattern is the selection target, there is no lottery.

In the example of FIG. 47, regarding the SU notice, the selection result of with / without lottery for the loss (here, super reach 2) is set high (here, settings 5, 6) and lower than that (here, The cases of settings 1 to 4) are different, and as a result, the appearance rate of the SU announcement in the case of failure is higher in the case of high setting than in the case of low setting. Also, regarding the timer notice, the selection result of with / without lottery for loss (here super reach 1 to 4) is high setting (here setting 5, 6) and low setting (here setting 1 to 4 ), and as a result, the appearance rate of SU notice in the case of super reach 1, 2 is higher in the case of high setting than in the case of low setting, and conversely, the appearance rate of SU notice in the case of super reach 3, 4 is higher. The appearance rate of SU notice is low.

Also, regarding the premier notice, if the selection result of with / without lottery for the big hit (here, super reach 2) is set high (here, settings 5, 6) and lower than that (here, settings 1 to 4) It is different depending on the case, and as a result, the appearance rate of the premier notice is higher in the case of high setting than in low setting. In addition, in the normal advance notice effect selection table of FIG. 47, setting 1 to 6 are common to the selection of whether or not there is a lottery for the resurrection effect. However, in the big hit variation pattern table (FIG. 34) on the main control board 82a side, the selectivity of the super reach 2 jackpot variation pattern is set higher than when it is set low (here, settings 1 to 4) (here, settings 5 and 6 ) is higher, as a result, the appearance rate of the resurrection effect is higher in the case of high setting than in the case of low setting.

Further, the normal notice effect control means 105, when the lottery execution ("yes" in FIG. 47) is selected for at least one of the plurality of normal notice effects, for the normal notice effect, for example, the big hit determination result and the set value (one of settings 1 to 6) and a scenario selection table (for example, FIGS. 48 and 49) relating to each normal advance notice effect, one of a plurality of scenarios is selected.

FIG. 48(a) shows an example of a scenario selection table related to SU notice, and sets distribution ratios for 15 types of scenarios, including the so-called fake scenario 1, between the case of losing and the case of a big win. there is For example, in Scenarios 4 to 6, the final stage is SU3, but the process leading to SU3 is different. SU1 is skipped and stepped up to SU2 and SU3, and in scenario 6, SU1 and SU2 are skipped and stepped up to SU3.

Also, the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 48(a) is a common table for settings 1 to 6, and only the sorting according to the jackpot determination result is set, so any of settings 1 to 6 is selected. For example, if the jackpot judgment result is a loss, one of the scenarios 1 to 15 is selected with a distribution ratio of 2000: 1500: 500: ...: 10: 10, and the jackpot judgment result is a jackpot. If so, one of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected with a distribution ratio of 0:10:40:200: . . . :1250:1350.

As shown in FIG. 48(a), even if the distribution ratio in the scenario selection table is common to settings 1 to 6, the odds of winning big are approximately 1/300, 1/280, and 1/260 for settings 1 to 6. , 1/240, 1/220, and 1/200. As shown, the reliability of the jackpot in each scenario is different for each setting 1-6. That is, in the same scenario, the higher the probability of a big win, the higher the reliability of the big win.

Also, as is clear from FIG. 48(c), when using the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 48(a), the larger the step in the final stage, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. , the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the final step is executed immediately than when the final step is reached after several steps.

Also, FIG. 49(a) shows an example of a scenario selection table relating to the timer notice, and for the two timer notice scenarios 1 and 2 with no timer notice, the distribution ratios are set for the case of losing and the case of a big win. is doing. Scenario 1 is set to 30 seconds (for example, counting down from "30:00" to "00:00"), and Scenario 2 is set to 60 seconds (for example, "60:00" to "00:00"). : countdown to 00”).

Also, in the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 49(a), different allocation ratios are set for each of settings 1-6. In other words, the distribution ratios of no timer notice, scenario 1, and scenario 2 are 9000:700:300 in any of the settings 1 to 6 when the jackpot determination result is lost, whereas the jackpot determination result is 9000:700:300 In the case of a big hit, the settings 1 to 3 are 1000:2000:7000, the settings 4 and 5 are 500:500:9000, and the setting 6 is 500:9000:500.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 49(c), in the case of settings 1 to 5, scenario 2, which has a longer timer timing time than scenario 1, has a higher jackpot reliability, and scenario 2 has a higher jackpot reliability. The higher the setting, the higher the reliability of the big win.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the program for executing power-on processing includes a setting change processing program (S17) for changing settings, and a RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM. A program (S18) and a RAM clear branch determination processing program (RAM clear transition processing program) (S21) for transitioning to the RAM clear processing program (S18). When the RAM clear processing program (S18) is executed without execution, the RAM clear branch determination processing program (S21) shifts to the RAM clear processing program (S18), and the setting change processing program (S17) is executed in power-on processing. and the RAM clear processing program (S18), the setting change processing program (S17) is configured to shift to the RAM clear processing program (S18) regardless of the RAM clear branch determination processing program (S21). Therefore, the program capacity can be reduced. By arranging the RAM clear processing program (S18) following the setting change processing program (S17), the setting change processing program (S17) and the RAM clear processing program (S18) can be continuously processed. The clear branch determination processing program (S21) has a jump instruction to the RAM clear processing program (S18).

The program for executing the power-on processing includes a setting confirmation processing program (S23) for confirming which of a plurality of settings is selected, and a backup restoration processing program (S24) for restoring from backup. and a setting confirmation branch determination processing program (backup restoration transition processing program) (S22) for transitioning to the backup restoration processing program (S24), without executing the setting confirmation processing program (S23) in power-on processing. When executing the backup restoration processing program (S24), the setting confirmation branch determination processing program (S22) shifts to the backup restoration processing program (S24), and the setting confirmation processing program (S23) and the backup restoration processing are executed in power-on processing. When the program (S24) is executed, the setting confirmation processing program (S23) is transferred to the backup restoration processing program (S24) regardless of the setting confirmation branch determination processing program (S22). Program capacity can be reduced. By arranging the backup restoration processing program (S24) following the setting confirmation processing program (S23), the setting confirmation processing program (S23) and the backup restoration processing program (S24) can be processed continuously. The confirmation branch determination processing program (S22) has a jump instruction to the backup return processing program (S24).

Further, when it is determined in the setting change branch determination process (setting change determination process) (S16) that the setting change process (S17) is not to be executed, the RAM abnormality determination process (S19) can be executed, and the setting change process (S17) can be executed. changes the setting based on the setting work value obtained by correcting the setting value data to a normal value when the setting value data indicating which one of the plurality of settings is selected is an abnormal value, and further performs RAM abnormality determination processing. When it is determined that there is a RAM abnormality in (S19), the power reactivation waiting process (S20) is executed. Therefore, even in the case of a RAM abnormality, it is possible for the hall side to make appropriate settings at will.

The setting confirmation process (S23) can be executed when it is determined that the RAM abnormality is not abnormal in the RAM abnormality determination process (S19). The program capacity can be reduced because the configuration is such that the setting value data is used as it is to check the setting without judging.

50 and 51 illustrate the second embodiment of the present invention, showing an example in which the source program of the setting confirmation process (S23) in the first embodiment is changed. In this embodiment, the setting display means 94 is provided separately from the performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97). In the following, the description will focus on the changes to the first embodiment, and the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted unless particularly necessary.

As shown in FIG. 50, the performance display means 95 of this embodiment is composed of 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 97a to 97d as in the first embodiment. The setting display means 94 is composed of, for example, a 1-digit 7-segment LED, and is provided separately from the 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 97 a to 97 d that constitute the performance display means 95 . Like the performance display means 95, the setting display means 94 is mounted on the main control board 82a inside the main board case 82 so as to be visible through the transparent main board case 82, for example.

In this embodiment, the performance display means 95 is driven and controlled by the dynamic lighting method as in the first embodiment, but the setting display means 94 is driven and controlled by the static lighting method. That is, as shown in FIG. 50, 1-byte static lighting data D30 to D37 can be output from the LED data port 3 of the main control board 82a. ing.

Next, the setting confirmation process (S23) of this embodiment will be described according to the source program shown in FIG. In Sh2 of FIG. 51, if the value obtained in Sh1 is 0 (zero flag=1), that is, if W (1, 1, 0), the processing mode of "setting confirmation" is selected, and SYSTEM_1100 (backup Without jumping to the return process (S24)), the process proceeds to the next setting confirmation process S23, and the setting confirmation period starts.

In the setting confirmation process (S23) of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, set value data is first acquired from the set value work area of the intra-area RAM and stored in the W register (Sk1). Also, the top address of the setting display data table (FIG. 15(c)) is set in the HL register (Sk2). Then, the address obtained by adding the value of the W register (setting value data) to the value of the HL register (top address of the setting display data table) (setting value data 0 to 0 in the setting display data table of FIG. 15(c) 5) and set it in the A register (Sk3). As a result, the A register displays display pattern data corresponding to the set value data, for example, "00000110B" for displaying "1" if the set value data is 0, and "6" if the set value data is 5. is set to "01111101B" to display

Then, the value of the A register is output to the LED data port 3 (P_LED3) (Sk4). As a result, one of "1" to "6" is displayed on the setting display means 94 corresponding to the set value data (any of 0 to 5).

Subsequently, E020H is stored in the DE register (Sk5), the value of the W register, that is, the set value data obtained from the set value work area is added to the E register (Sk6), and the DE register is command data. As a result, any setting confirmation command of E020H to E025H is transmitted according to the setting value data, so that the effect control board 83a side can know the setting value at that time.

Also, 00000010B is output to the external output port 2 (P_GAIBU2) (Sk8). As a result, a setting confirmation signal is output to the hall computer.

Subsequently, the first power supply abnormality check process (FIG. 11) is executed (Sk9), and the data (FIG. 13) of the input port 1 (P_INPT1) is input to the A register (Sk10). Then, by calculating the logical product (AND) of the value of the A register and the mask data "00000001B", the bits other than the 0th bit corresponding to the ON/OFF signal of the setting change operation means 93 are masked, and the A register is The data after masking is updated (Sk11). As a result, when the setting change operation means 93 is ON (0th bit of the input port is 1), the value of the A register becomes 00000001B, and when the setting change operation means 93 is OFF (0th bit of the input port is 0). In this case, the value of the A register becomes 00000000B and 1 is set to JF (jump status flag).

Then, if JF≠1 (FAULT), that is, if the setting change operation means 93 is ON, jump to SYSTEM_1050 and execute the processing from Sk9 onwards again (Sk12), but if JF=1 (TRUE), That is, when the setting change operation means 93 is OFF, the process does not jump to SYSTEM_1050, but proceeds to the next Sk13.

Note that the jump processing of Sk12 uses the "JRS" instruction, which can make the program capacity even smaller than the "JR" instruction. In the case of the "JR" instruction, it consists of a total of 2 bytes: 1 byte for the instruction and 1 byte for specifying the relative address of the jump destination. A total of 1 byte configuration is provided, and the "JRS" instruction can further reduce the program capacity by 1 byte more than the "JR" instruction. However, in the case of the "JRS" instruction, the range that can be specified as the jump destination is more limited than that of the "JR" instruction, and is -16 to +15 bytes from the location of the PC register.

At Sk13, the value of the A register (here, 00000000B) is output to the LED data port 3 (P_LED3), and at Sk14, similarly, the A register value (here, 00000000B) is output to the external output port 2 (P_GAIBU2) ( Sk8). As a result, both the display of the setting information on the setting display means 94 and the output of the setting confirmation signal to the hall computer are finished.

Also, 27H is stored in the E register (Sk15), and the command data of the DE register, that is, E027H (setting confirmation end command) is transmitted by command transmission processing (Sk16).

As described above, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the setting change operation means 93 is ON, the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, and the door is open (W (1, 1, 0)). Since the process (S23) is executed, as in the first embodiment, the current setting information (for example, 1 to 6 ) is displayed.

FIG. 52 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, partially modified from the first and second embodiments, and in the case of a setting error, the liquid crystal display means 66 does not display the performance pattern 80 in a variable manner. An example configured as follows is shown. In the following, the description will focus on changes to the first and second embodiments, and descriptions of the configurations common to the first and second embodiments will be omitted unless particularly necessary.

The special symbol variation start processing of this embodiment is performed in the procedure shown in FIG. This special symbol variation start process differs from the first and second embodiments (FIG. 28) in the destination when the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S194: Yes). That is, when the setting error flag is 5AH (setting error) (S194: Yes), not only the big hit determination process (S195) but also S196 to S199 related to the variation of the production design 80 are skipped and the first special design is skipped. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation is started (S200), the symbol variation status is changed to 02H (varying) (S201), and the special symbol variation start process is terminated.

With this configuration, in the case of a setting error, the first and second special symbols are changed in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, but the liquid crystal display means 66 produces an effect. The variable display of the symbol 80 is not performed, and for example, the state in which the last variable stop symbol is displayed is maintained.

FIG. 53 illustrates the fourth embodiment of the present invention, showing an example in which the jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 34) in the first to third embodiments is partially changed.

The jackpot variation pattern table (first special symbol) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 53(a) has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of normal 4R and probability variation 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same in settings 1 to 3 and settings 4 to 6, respectively, whereas in the case of normal 6R and probability variation 6R, each variation pattern is the same for all settings 1 to 6. In addition, regarding the normal variation jackpot variation pattern that becomes a jackpot mode without going through the reach, only the case of setting 1 to 3 in the normal 4R and the case of the normal 6R are subject to selection. Also, in all cases, the selection rate is higher in the order of super reach 1 to 4.

Also, the jackpot variation pattern table (second special symbol) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 53(b) has the following features. That is, in the case of normal 4R, probability variable 6R and probability variable 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same in settings 1 to 3 and settings 4 to 6, respectively, whereas in the case of normal 6R, each variation pattern is the same for all settings 1 to 6. In addition, the normal fluctuation jackpot fluctuation pattern is selected only in the case of any one of the settings 1 to 3 in the normal 4R. Also, in all cases, the selection rate is higher in the order of super reach 1 to 4.

FIG. 54 illustrates the fifth embodiment of the present invention, showing an example in which the setting error variation pattern table (FIG. 35) in the first to fourth embodiments is partially modified. In the setting error variation pattern table of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 54, in either case of the first and second special symbols, or in the case of selecting any of the deviations 1 to 3, regardless of the special pending number after subtraction First, only the normal fluctuation pattern with the longest fluctuation time (here, 12 seconds) is selected. In this case, it is not necessary to select the type of failure.

In this manner, a configuration may be adopted in which a specific deviation variation pattern, for example, a normal variation pattern with the longest variation time, is always selected in the case of a setting error.

FIG. 55 illustrates a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and a scenario in which the final display color in the pending change notice is a danger pattern (specific display mode) by partially changing the first to fifth embodiments, This shows an example in which the jackpot reliability is set to be substantially the same regardless of the set value. The configurations of scenarios 1 to 15 in the hold change notice of this embodiment are common to those of the first to fifth embodiments (FIG. 46).

In this embodiment, regarding the pending change notice, scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, as shown in FIG. The probability of appearance in the case of losing and in the case of a big win are all the same. Therefore, as shown in FIG. %. Of course, it is sufficient if their jackpot reliability levels are substantially the same even if they are not completely the same. Also, in this case, since the jackpot probabilities corresponding to settings 1 to 6 are all different, the allocation rate of each scenario in the scenario selection table will be a different value for each setting 1 to 6, but in FIG. Numbers are omitted. In FIG. 55(c), all of the scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern have the same big win reliability, but the big win reliability may be different for each scenario.

Although omitted in FIG. 55, at least some of the scenarios 1 to 10 in which the final display color is a display color (second specific display mode) different from the danger pattern (specific display mode) are the same as those of the first embodiment. As in FIG. 46, the reliability of the big win may be varied for each of the settings 1-6.

FIG. 56 exemplifies the seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the sixth embodiment is partially modified, and for a scenario in which the final display color in the pending change notice is a danger pattern, the case of a partial high setting is An example is shown in which the reliability is higher than when the setting is lower than that.

In this embodiment, regarding the pending change notice, scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, as shown in FIG. The appearance rate in the case of a big hit is different, so as shown in FIG. The jackpot reliability is much higher at 62.578%. In this case as well, as in the sixth embodiment, the jackpot probabilities corresponding to settings 1 to 6 are all different, so the distribution ratio of each scenario in the scenario selection table will be a different value for each setting 1 to 6, but FIG. Specific numbers are omitted in (a). In FIG. 56, all scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern have the same big win reliability, but the big win reliability may be different for each scenario.

FIGS. 57 and 58 illustrate an eighth embodiment of the present invention, partially changing the first to seventh embodiments, when the first and second special symbols are in a small winning mode, It shows an example configured to execute a winning game.

In the small winning game, for example, the big winning means 64 opens according to a predetermined opening pattern. Also, even if a small winning game occurs, the game states such as the probability variable state and the time saving state do not change.

Whether or not the first and second special symbols are in the small winning mode is determined by whether or not the big winning determination random number value matches a predetermined small winning determination value. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, the range of the small hit determination value in the range (for example, 0 to 65535) that can be taken by the big hit determination random value is formed adjacent to the range of the big hit determination value in the case of a high probability big hit. is provided.

Moreover, in this embodiment, although the big hit probability (low probability and high probability) changes depending on the set value, the small hit probability does not change. Therefore, when the upper limit value for the high-probability big hit changes according to the set value, the range of the small hit determination value shifts by the amount of the change.

FIG. 58 shows a flowchart of the big hit determination process of this embodiment. The big hit determination process shown in FIG. 58 differs from the first to seventh embodiments (FIG. 29) only in that the processes of S217 to S219 are added. If it is determined in S215 that the large hit determination random number value is greater than the upper limit (S215: No), the range of the small hit determination value is increased by the high-accuracy addition value (FIG. 31) corresponding to the set value. Shift (S217). In the example of FIG. 31, for example, since the high-accuracy addition value in setting 3 is 336, the range of small hit determination values (eg, 12185 to P) is shifted by 336 to the upper side.

Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is within the range of the small hit determination value after the shift (S218). A value corresponding to, for example, A5H is set (S219), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the range of the small hit determination value is provided adjacent to the range of the big hit determination value, but the range of the small hit determination value is provided independently from the range of the big hit determination value for all set values. may In this case, the range of the small hit determination value is constant regardless of the set value.

FIG. 59 exemplifies the ninth embodiment of the present invention, partially changing the first to eighth embodiments, at the time of RAM clear etc. and setting confirmation etc. shows an example in which the pattern mode of is the same.

In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment and the like, the RAM clearing process (S18) is also executed in the case of "setting change" (FIG. 9, etc.). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, when the RAM clear processing (S18) is performed, that is, "RAM clear" and "setting change" are the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 44). , The pattern mode of the effect pattern 80 that is displayed first is "7.3.1". The pattern mode of the displayed production pattern 80 is "7.3.1".

In this way, regardless of whether or not the RAM clearing process is executed, the pattern mode of the effect pattern 80 to be displayed first may be made the same.

FIG. 60 exemplifies a tenth embodiment of the present invention, partially changing the first to ninth embodiments, in which out-of-area RAM check processing (S252) of performance display update processing (FIG. 38) An example is shown in which, when the out-of-area RAM is initialized due to a RAM abnormality, the operation check of the performance display means 95 is not performed after the RAM initialization.

The out-of-area RAM check processing (FIG. 60) of this embodiment differs from the first to ninth embodiments (FIG. 39) in that the operation confirmation flag is not turned ON after the out-of-area RAM initialization (S262), and the operation The point is that the initial value of the confirmation timer is not set. Since the operation check flag is also initialized by the initialization of the out-of-area RAM (S262), in the case of this embodiment, after the out-of-area RAM initialization (S262), the operation of the performance display means 95 is checked (S255 in FIG. 38). is not performed.

Further, the initialization of the RAM outside the area (S262) initializes the operation check flag, so that the RAM outside the area is initialized (S262) during the operation check of the performance display means 95 (S255 in FIG. 38). If so, the verification is discontinued at that point.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, the command to be transmitted in the RAM clearing process (S18) is different between "setting change" and "RAM clearing" (FIGS. 16, 23, etc.). can be the same. In this case, the processes of Sc4 and Sc5 may be deleted from the setting change process (S17) program shown in FIGS. As a result, regardless of whether or not the setting change process (S17) has been executed, the RAM clear process (S18) is executed from the process of Sd1. Also, in the RAM clearing process (S18), BA02H (RAM clear command), F611H (spec command), and BA04H (customer waiting command) are sequentially transmitted.

Of the setting change function units (RAM clear switch 92, setting change operation means 93, setting display means 94, etc.) related to the setting change function, the RAM clear switch 92 and setting change operation means 93 can be accessed from the rear side of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is necessary to expose the setting display means 94 to the outside (rear side) of the main circuit board case 82. However, the setting display means 94 is accommodated in the main circuit board case 82 because it is sufficient if the display contents can be visually recognized from the outside. It is desirable to keep As a result, at least access to the setting display means 94 becomes difficult. Therefore, for example, setting values unfavorable to the player are displayed on the setting display means 94 while illegally changing the setting values to those advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent such fraudulent acts.

Since the setting change function changes the jackpot probability, it is important to be able to easily find traces of cheating. Therefore, electronic components connected to each setting change function unit (for example, when connected in order of main control CPU → electronic component 1 → electronic component 2 → setting change function unit, electronic component 1 and electronic component 2 At least one of them) is desirably arranged at a position that does not overlap front and back with the control number marking portion, the opening history marking portion, etc. of the main board case 82 . As a result, when viewing the main board case 82 from the rear of the game machine (when viewing the main control board 82a through the rear part of the main board case 82), the electronic components connected to each setting change function section can be easily confirmed. can. In addition, not limited to the management number display section and the opening history display section, for example, when a sticker indicating the number of stages of settable setting values (settings 1 to 6, etc.) and the jackpot probability for each setting is attached to the main board case 82 A similar configuration is also desirable.

In addition, not only the electronic components connected to each setting change function unit, but also the electronic components connected to the performance display means 95 for displaying the base value (not limited to those physically connected, for example, the main controller It is preferable that the electronic components 1 and 2 are connected in the order of CPU→electronic component 1→electronic component 2→performance display means 95). As a result, even if a fraudulent act such as rewriting or resetting the base value in the cumulative game is performed due to some kind of dishonesty to the electronic component, it becomes easy to find the trace.

The back cover 81 may be arranged so as to be positioned behind each setting change function section provided in the main board case 82 . As a result, each setting change function unit cannot be accessed unless the back cover 81 is opened, which is advantageous in terms of suppressing fraud. In addition, while adopting a configuration in which the back cover 81 is positioned on the rear side of the main board case 82, an opening is provided in a part of the back cover 81 so that the setting change function units and the back cover 81 do not overlap front to back. A notch or the like may be provided. As a result, since a part of the main circuit board case 82 is in front-and-rear relation with the back cover 81, the main circuit board case 82 cannot be easily removed unless the back cover 81 is opened. In addition, it is not necessary to open the back cover 81 when a person involved in the hall accesses each setting change function unit to change the setting, and the setting can be changed easily. The back cover 81 may not be located on the rear side of the main board case 82, if only the ease of access for hall personnel to change the settings is taken into account.

Moreover, some of the setting change function units may be arranged at positions that do not overlap the back cover 81 in the front-rear direction, and other function units may be arranged at positions that overlap the back cover 81 in the front-rear direction. . For example, among the setting change function units, the setting display means 94 (performance information display means 97) is arranged at a position overlapping the rear cover 81, and the other setting change operation means 93, RAM clear switch 92, etc. It may be arranged at a position that does not overlap with the back cover 81 in the front-rear direction. As a result, since it is difficult to access the setting display means 94, it is possible to suppress the act of changing the display of the setting information. Therefore, it is possible to easily change the settings.

In addition, in the case of the setting change operation means 93 which is turned ON/OFF by using a setting key, the keyhole portion thereof may be arranged at a position overlapping the back cover 81 in the front and rear direction. In this case, the back cover 81 may not be closed while the setting key is inserted into the keyhole. For example, it is conceivable to make the gap between the keyhole portion when the back cover 81 is closed and the back cover 81 on the rear side smaller than the projection height of the setting key when it is inserted into the keyhole portion. . As a result, it is possible to prevent forgetting to pull out the setting key after changing or confirming the setting. Conversely, the configuration may be such that the back cover 81 can be closed even when the setting key is inserted. As a result, even if the back cover 81 is closed with the setting key left inserted after setting change or setting confirmation, the back cover 81 and the setting key are prevented from being damaged due to contact with the setting key. can.

Further, by arranging the keyhole portion of the setting change operation means 93 at a position that does not overlap the back cover 81, the back cover 81 can be closed even when the setting key is inserted. In this case, the head of the setting key inserted into the keyhole may be configured to protrude rearward from the back cover 81 when the back cover 81 is closed. As a result, when the back cover 81 is closed with the setting key left inserted after changing or confirming the setting, the setting key protrudes from the back cover 81, making it easy to notice that the setting key has been forgotten to be removed. There is an advantage.

Among the respective setting change function units, the combination of those arranged at positions overlapping the rear cover 81 and those arranged at positions not overlapping with the rear cover 81 is arbitrary. In addition, when the setting display means 94 (performance information display means 97) is arranged at a position overlapping the rear cover 81, at least the portion of the rear cover 81 corresponding to the rear side of the setting display means 94 can be replaced with the rear cover. It is desirable to be light transmissive so that the setting can be seen even when 81 is closed. Further, the heat radiation hole provided in the back cover 81 may be arranged at a position overlapping the setting display means 94 in the front and rear direction. This improves the visibility when checking the setting value. Further, among the respective setting change function units, the combination of those arranged at positions overlapping the heat radiation holes of the back cover 81 and those arranged at positions not overlapping with the heat radiation holes of the back cover 81 may be arbitrary (all It may be a position that overlaps, or a position that does not overlap at all).

Commands related to setting change functions (hereinafter referred to as setting information commands) such as setting change command (BA5AH), setting change completion command (BA09H), setting confirmation command (E021H), setting confirmation end command (E022H), etc. A harness (hereinafter referred to as a specific harness) for transmission from 82a to the sub-board is preferably wired at a position overlapping the back cover 81 in the front and rear direction. If the back cover 81 has a plurality of heat radiation holes, it is desirable to wire the specific harness at a position avoiding the heat radiation holes. The "harness" referred to here is composed of a plurality of signal lines that connect the connectors at both ends. It is sufficient that at least a signal line to which a setting information command is transmitted is included among the plurality of signal lines. As a result, it becomes difficult to access the specific harness from the rear side of the gaming machine. It is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as illegal transmission to the sub-board.

Moreover, the specific harness may be wired at a position that does not overlap the rear cover 81 in the front-back direction, or may be wired at a position that overlaps the heat radiation hole of the back cover 81 in the front-back direction. As a result, access to the specific harness from the rear side of the gaming machine is facilitated, and the visibility of the specific harness from the rear side of the gaming machine is enhanced, thereby facilitating visual confirmation. As for the specific harness, access may be made difficult by covering a plurality of signal lines with a specific member such as vinyl. Moreover, even in such a case, fraud can be prevented more strongly by adopting the arrangement described above.

The fact that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked may be notified by the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, the liquid crystal display means 66, etc. controlled by the sub-board. Further, it is also possible to inform that the setting is being changed or that the setting is being checked by the board lamp or the setting display means 94 controlled by the main control board 82a. Here, the electrical decoration means 96 controlled by the sub-board side includes, for example, movable bodies mounted on the frame side of the game machine, operation means, LEDs provided in other decorations, and the game board side of the game machine. It is the LED provided in various game parts such as the movable body, the starting port, the attacker, the center case, etc. On the other hand, the board lamp controlled by the main control board 82a is the game information display means 50 (FIGS. 3 and 4) provided on the game board 16 so as to be visible from the front of the game machine.

The game information display means 50 directly receives signals from the main control board 82a without going through the sub-control board for various items related to the symbol lottery to be determined on the main control board 82a side, and displays the contents in a plurality of types of light-emitting displays. It is notified by means. In the embodiment, as a plurality of types of light-emitting display means configured by the game information display means 50, normal symbol display means 51, first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, first and second special reserved number display Means 55, 56, normal reserved number display means 52, variation shortening notification means 57, right hitting notification means 58, and round number notification means 59 are illustrated, but of course they are not limited to them.

During the setting change and/or setting confirmation, the LED 60 constituting the game information display means 50 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode, thereby notifying that the setting is being changed and/or the setting is being confirmed. may be configured. In this case, the light emitting mode of the game information display means 50 may be such that all of the LEDs 60 are lit or blinked, or some of the plurality of types of light emitting display means described above are lit or blinked. . At this time, it may be possible to identify whether the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked by differentiating the light emission mode between the setting being changed and the setting being checked. By making the light emission mode the same in , it may not be possible to distinguish whether the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked.

In the case of the embodiment, the game cannot be played while the settings are being changed or the settings are being checked (specifically, the firing operation is impossible, the winning of the start winning opening is invalid, or the symbol change is disabled). This is a state in which no processing is executed, in other words, a state in which the timer interrupt processing for performing these processing as the main control program has not yet started), and each light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 is also originally luminescence display cannot be performed. Therefore, even if the game information display means 50 is caused to emit light in any light emission mode in order to inform that change and/or confirmation of the setting, hall personnel may misunderstand that it is a notification of pattern variation. Although there is a low possibility that this will occur, more effective notification can be made by causing the game information display means 50 to emit light as follows during setting change and/or setting confirmation.

That is, when informing that settings are being changed or settings are being checked by lighting/extinguishing/flashing all of the light-emitting display means of the game information display means 50, many LEDs 60 visually indicate light-emitting modes. can be easily verified. In addition, in the case of notifying only by a specific single light emitting display means, if the light emitting part of the light emitting display means is out of order, the notification becomes impossible, but when notifying by using all the light emitting display means does not have that concern.

In addition, in the case of notifying that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed by turning on/off/blinking any one of the plurality of types of light emitting display means of the game information display means 50, , the program capacity for light emission control can be reduced compared to the case where all the light emission display means are used for notification. In that case, if the light-emitting display means is composed of a single light-emitting portion (LED 60), the visibility is lower than when the light-emitting portion is composed of a plurality of light-emitting portions. / It is possible to further reduce the program capacity for transmitting the control signal indicating blinking.

Further, when notifying that settings are being changed or settings are being checked by lighting/extinguishing/blinking a combination of at least two of the plurality of types of light-emitting display means of the game information display means 50, It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the current situation is not during the game but during setting change or setting confirmation. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine in which the second special symbol is variably displayed with priority over the first special symbol as in the embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol variate at the same time during a game. Therefore, light emitting display means (first and second special pattern display means 53, 54) corresponding to the first special pattern and the second special pattern are simultaneously lit during setting change or setting confirmation. , the user can easily recognize that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. Of course, two or more other light-emitting display means may be used to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked in a light-emitting manner that cannot occur during the game.

Also, by lighting/extinguishing/blinking at least one of the light-emitting display means of the game information display means 50 in a light-emitting mode that is impossible during the game, it is possible to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked. good. For example, when the round number notification means 59 does not blink during the game, the round number notification means 59 may be blinked to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. .

Here, the light emitting mode of the light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 has been described as lighting/extinguishing/blinking, etc. However, lighting and blinking in this case refer to those visually recognized as such. and That is, when the game information display means 50 is controlled by the dynamic lighting method as in the embodiment, the lighting state is actually a high-speed blinking state, but this is the lighting state. The flashing state is a case where the lighting state (high-speed flashing) and the light-off state (light-off) are visually repeated at predetermined intervals.

When controlling the light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 during a game, a dynamic lighting system is used, and when controlling the light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 during setting change or setting confirmation, static lighting is used. method. For example, since the occurrence of a timer interrupt process of 4 ms is permitted during a game, by using the process that is repeated every 4 ms, any light emitting part of the light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 can be displayed at each interrupt. It is possible to switch the common data that determines whether to transmit data related to lighting. During confirmation, it is before the game becomes possible, and the generation of 4 ms timer interrupt processing is not yet permitted during this period. program capacity becomes large. In this regard, if the game information display means 50 is controlled by a static lighting system during setting change or setting confirmation, data relating to lighting of any of the light emitting display means of the game information display means 50 can be transmitted. Since it is only necessary to transmit, it is possible to greatly reduce the program capacity compared to the case of dynamic lighting control. In this way, the lighting control method of the game information display means 50 may differ between during a game and during setting change and/or setting confirmation.

Further, the game information display means 50 may be provided with a light emitting display means for notifying that the setting is being changed and/or being checked, separately from the light emitting display means used during the game. In this case, light emitting display means for notifying that the setting is being changed and light emitting display means for notifying that the setting is being checked may be separately provided. When one type of light emitting display means (one or a plurality of light emitting units) is used to indicate that the setting is being changed and that the setting is being checked, the setting is being changed by differentiating the light emission mode between the setting being changed and the setting being checked. It may be possible to identify whether the setting is being changed or whether the setting is being confirmed. You can make it impossible.

In addition, when the game information display means 50 is provided with a light emitting display means for notifying that the setting is being changed and a light emitting display means for notifying that the setting is being confirmed, in addition to the light emitting display means used during the game. , are preferably arranged adjacent to each other, but may be arranged so as to sandwich other light emitting display means.

In the embodiment, it is possible to identify whether the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked depending on whether or not a ". (dot)" is added to the setting information displayed on the setting display means 94. Of the 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d constituting the information display means 97, the 7-segment display portions 97b to 97d that are not used as the setting display means 94 are used to set them in a predetermined light emission mode (lighting/extinguishing). / blinking) may be used to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked.

In addition, since the performance display means 95 always operates to display the base value during the game, it basically does not perform the control of continuing the light-off state for a predetermined time during the game. Therefore, if you are not in a game, such as when you are changing settings or checking settings, by continuing to turn off the light, you can make the player recognize that you are not in a game, thereby changing settings or checking settings. It is possible to notify that it is in progress. In this way, considering the original display mode of the performance display means 95, it may be possible to inform that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked by intentionally turning off the light instead of turning it on. Further, the case (first embodiment) in which one of the 7-segment display units 97a to 97d constituting the performance display means 95 for displaying the base value is also used as the setting display means 94 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, even if the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 are provided separately (second embodiment), it is possible to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked based on the same idea. be.

Furthermore, when the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 notify that the setting is being changed and/or the setting is being checked, different notification modes may be used depending on whether the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked. . In this case, each notification mode may be any combination of the above-described light emission modes, and at least the notification modes may be different. In addition, the items described as the concept of notifying that the setting display means 94 and performance display means 95 are changing and/or checking the settings are also applicable to the light emission control of the game information display means 50 described above. can be applied.

Next, the merits of informing that the settings are being changed or are being checked by the game information display means 50 (board lamp), the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 controlled by the main control side will be described below. . If it is assumed that only the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, and the liquid crystal display means 66 controlled by the sub side are used to notify that the setting is being changed or that the setting is being confirmed, the main control board and the sub-control board can be controlled by the act of goto. If the signal line that connects the It becomes possible to check the settings. On the other hand, in addition to (or in place of) the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, and the liquid crystal display means 66 controlled by the sub side, the game information display means 50 (board lamp) and the setting display means 94 controlled by the main control side are controlled. If the performance display means 95 informs that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, the game information can be displayed even if the signal line connecting the main control board and the sub-control board is cut off. Since the means 50, the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 are notified, it becomes possible for the people involved in the hall to notice the cheating.

In addition, by using the game information display means 50 visible from the front side of the gaming machine and the setting display means 94 and/or the performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97) visible from the rear side of the gaming machine, If it is configured to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being checked, it is possible to check the state of the setting being changed or the setting being checked from both the front side and the rear side of the gaming machine.

In addition, the fact that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed is not notified by the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, and the liquid crystal display means 66 (effect means) controlled by the sub side (effect control board 83a), and the main control The information may be notified by the game information display means 50, the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 controlled on the side, but the illumination means 96, the speakers 18 and 25, and the liquid crystal display means 66 controlled on the sub side. , the game information display means 50, the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 controlled by the main control side.

Also, although the game information display means 50 has been exemplified as a board lamp for notifying that the setting is being changed and/or the setting is being confirmed, any light emitting means may be used as long as it is controlled by the main control board side. For example, it may be provided on either the board side or the frame side.

Further, when a part of the plurality of 7-segment display units 97a to 97d constituting the performance display means 95 is used as the setting display means 94, static lighting control (first display control) is performed when the setting display means 94 is used. As described above, when used as the performance display means 95 after the start of a game, dynamic lighting control (second display control) is possible. However, if the 7-segment display units 97a to 97d constituting the performance display means 95 are designed for dynamic lighting control only, static lighting control may cause problems.

For example, as the absolute maximum ratings of 7 segments for the performance display means 95, the maximum value of the forward current is 15 mA/seg (static) and the maximum value of the peak forward current is 60 mA/seg (duty 1/5 pulse width 1 ms) ( dynamic), if only the base value is displayed, only the dynamic lighting control should be considered, so the maximum value of the peak forward current is 60mA/seg (duty1/5 pulse width 1ms). A current value may be set within a range not exceeding the current value, but when performing static lighting control when using the setting display means 94, the maximum value of the peak forward current is 60 mA/seg (duty 1/5 pulse width 1 ms). And it must be set to a current value that does not exceed 15 mA/seg, which is the maximum forward current value. Here, if 15mA
If the current value does not exceed /seg, the luminance during one lighting operation during dynamic lighting control may decrease, and the lighting display may flicker when displaying the base value.

Therefore, for example, the maximum value of the peak forward current does not exceed 60mA/seg (duty1/5 pulse width 1ms), and the current value is set to a value that exceeds 15mA/seg, which is the maximum value of the forward current. It is possible to configure so that the lighting display is less likely to flicker during lighting control. In this case, the current value is set in a range that exceeds 15mA/seg, which is the maximum value of the forward current. If the lighting control is performed by repeating the above, the maximum value of the forward current is naturally exceeded. After sending, the extinguishing data is continuously sent for a predetermined period of time), the maximum value of It is possible to perform lighting control so as not to exceed this. In this way, pseudo-dynamic lighting control using static lighting control may be realized. That is, during dynamic lighting control when displaying the base value, by switching the common data for designating the 7-segment to be lit, lighting control is performed so as to repeat lighting/extinguishing, while when displaying the set value, Similarly, if the common data is switched, the control program will increase accordingly. Therefore, control is performed such that the lighting data and the extinguishing data are alternately transmitted at predetermined intervals without switching the common data. In this case, since it is only necessary to switch the data to be transmitted at predetermined intervals, it is possible to achieve lighting control with far fewer programs than switching common data. As described above, by devising a control method, it is possible to realize both static lighting control and dynamic lighting control so as not to exceed the absolute maximum rating of 7 segments.

In addition, instead of performing such lighting control, the maximum value of the forward current is 60 mA/seg (
Static), it is also conceivable to use a high quality 7 segment such that the maximum peak forward current is specified as 60 mA/seg (duty1/5 pulse width 1 ms) (dynamic). In this case, since the absolute maximum rating value is superior to that of the 7-segment described above, the unit price of the parts naturally increases. If high-quality 7-segs are used for all of the plurality of 7-segs for displaying the base value (specifically, the four 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d), the cost will be high. Therefore, among the plurality of 7 segments (7 segment display parts 97a to 97d) for displaying the base value, the 7 segment (7 segment display part 97a) for displaying the set value is the 7 segment display with excellent absolute maximum rating value. , and for the other 7 segments for displaying the base value (7 segment display portions 97b to 97d), 7 segments with lower absolute maximum ratings may be used. As a result, the cost can be kept to the minimum necessary, and the program capacity can be reduced because there is no need to perform pseudo-dynamic lighting control using static lighting control while changing settings or checking settings. can.

As for the 7 segments that display the set values, we decided to use the 7 segments with excellent absolute maximum ratings. 7 seg, which is an approximate value less than that, may be used. Also, among the other absolute maximum ratings for the 7 segments for displaying the base value, the maximum value of the forward current for the 7 segments for displaying the set value is higher than at least the maximum value for the forward current. You may make it use what is set to large. In addition, among those specified as the absolute maximum ratings for the 7-segment base value display other than the set value display, at least the peak forward current of the 7-segment set value display It is preferable to use one in which the maximum value of the current is set to the same value or an approximate value higher/lower. In this way, the 7-segment for setting value display is superior to the 7-segment for base value display in the absolute maximum rating of forward current, and the absolute maximum rating of peak forward current is the same value. Or by using what is set to an approximate value greater than / less than that, static lighting control during setting change or setting confirmation and dynamic lighting control in the base value display during game are common 7 segments Even if it must be done using , it can be easily realized. Of course, high-spec 7 segments may be used for all of a plurality of base value display 7 segments (including setting display 7 segments).

When it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the game is stopped (waiting for power-on), and in this case, a security signal may be output via an external terminal. The type of security signal output at that time may be the same type as the security signal output when changing settings or when confirming settings, or may be different. At that time, the setting display means 94 may display an error. In this case, the error display may be performed in a predetermined lighting mode by transmitting the lighting data, or in a predetermined blinking mode by alternately transmitting the lighting data and the extinguishing data at predetermined intervals. good. When part of the performance display means 95 is also used as the setting display means 94, an error may be displayed by the setting display means 94, and other display parts of the performance display means 95 may be turned off. The error display may be performed not only by the setting display means 94 but also by the performance display means 95 as a whole.

Further, when setting information is displayed on the setting display means 94, the lighting pattern corresponding to the current set value is acquired from the setting display data table and displayed. The lighting data may be output without using the setting display data table. This is because the value of the set value work is an abnormal value when the RAM is abnormal, and it is difficult to obtain an arbitrary value from the setting display data table based on the value of the set value work. Therefore, when the RAM is abnormal, it is desirable to configure such that the value is directly specified and output instead of using the table selection method. In addition, this eliminates the need for a program for selecting data from the table, making it possible to reduce the program capacity.

Further, a security signal may be output when RAM clear processing is executed, and the security signal output during setting change and the security signal output when RAM clear processing is executed may be a common signal. In the embodiment, the security signal is output during the setting change, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the setting change process is completed. However, the output of the security signal is maintained even after the setting change process is completed. However, the output of the security signal may be stopped after the RAM clear processing is completed. Further, in this case, the timing of stopping the output of the security signal is not limited to after the RAM clearing process is finished, but may be after the RAM clearing notification is finished, or at a predetermined timing during the RAM clearing notification. In addition, since the security signal only needs to be output for a predetermined period of time, when the RAM clearing process is performed after the setting change process is completed, the output of the security signal is further maintained for at least a predetermined period of time (eg, 50 ms) before outputting. may be stopped. This makes it possible to guarantee the output of the security signal for at least a predetermined time (50 ms) when executing the setting change process+RAM clear process.

Alternatively, the output of the security signal may be temporarily stopped when the setting change process is completed, and then the security signal may be output again for a predetermined time (eg, 50 ms) when the RAM clear process is executed. good.

In addition, although it is configured not to clear the set value information when clearing the RAM, some other information, such as stop pattern information, error information, variation pattern switching information, etc., may also be configured not to be cleared. good. Here, by not clearing the stop pattern information when clearing the RAM, it becomes impossible to guess from the stop pattern whether the setting change processing + RAM clear processing has been executed or whether the backup has been restored. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed by confirming the stop symbol. Further, by not clearing part or all of the error information when clearing the RAM, it is possible to continue to perform error notification and the like for predetermined error information that occurred before the power failure even after the power failure.

Also, by not clearing the switching information of the variation pattern when clearing the RAM (eg, switching from the variation pattern selection table A to the variation pattern selection table B when it fluctuates 50 times during high probability), after the setting change process + RAM clear process, When a predetermined number of symbol variations (50 rotations) are performed, the variation pattern selection table A is switched to the variation pattern selection table B. For example, in the first hole in the morning, a predetermined number of symbol variation games are performed. It is possible to determine whether changes have been made. In this way, by making it easier to determine whether or not the setting has been changed, the game may be made more interesting. As described above, regarding the various works set in the RAM area, the work to be cleared by the RAM clearing process and the work not to be cleared by the RAM clearing process can be changed as necessary, for example, in consideration of game playability and security. may be configured to be used properly. The above description is merely an example, and other works not described as examples may also be configured so as not to be cleared in consideration of the improvement of game playability.

For example, in the case of a setting error, in the first embodiment, both the variation of the first and second special symbols and the variation of the effect symbol 80 are performed (forced deviation), and in the third embodiment, the first and second special Although the pattern is changed (forcibly removed), the effect pattern 80 is not changed, but in the case of a setting error, both the first and second special patterns and the effect pattern 80 are not changed. may

In the embodiment, among the added values for defining the range of the jackpot determination value, the added value in the case of a low probability is represented by 1 byte, and the added value in the case of a high probability is represented by 2 bytes. , You may set the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) for each setting so that the added value in the case of low probability and high probability is both within the range that can be represented by 1 byte.

In the embodiment, the lower limit of the jackpot determination value is set to 10000, but if it is set to 0, for example, there is no need to store the reference lower limit, so the storage capacity can be further reduced by 2 bytes.

In the embodiment, the upper limit of the range of the jackpot determination value is represented by a reference value common to each setting and an addition value (difference value) that differs for each setting, but the lower limit of the range of the jackpot determination value is It may be represented by a reference value common to each setting and a subtraction value (difference value) different for each setting.

In the case of a configuration in which a small winning game can be executed as in the eighth embodiment, both the big winning probability and the small winning probability may be changed for each setting. In this case, the range of the jackpot judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value is fixed, and if the range of the jackpot judgment value expands/shrinks for each setting, the range of the small hit judgment value shrinks/shrinks accordingly. It may be configured to expand.

In the embodiment, the initial operation (initialization) of the movable effect means 67 is performed with the game start command (BA77H) as a trigger. good too. In this case, it may be configured to be executed while waiting for a setting change, during a setting change period, during the completion of a setting change, or during a demo waiting for a customer. That is, instead of moving to the subsequent processing (change of settings, etc.) after completing the initial operation of the movable effect means 67, it may be possible to move to the subsequent processing even during the execution of the initial operation. If it is possible to proceed to the subsequent processes even during the execution of the initial action, various processes can be executed more smoothly, while the display of the liquid crystal display means 66 or the like can be hidden by the initial action of the movable effect means 67. have a nature. Conversely, when the initial operation of the movable effect means 67 is completed and then the subsequent processing is started, there is no problem that the display of the liquid crystal display means 66 or the like is hidden by the initial operation of the movable effect means 67. This is disadvantageous in terms of smooth execution of processing.

In the embodiment, the illumination means 96 is configured to be fully lit when the RAM is cleared, during the setting change period, and during the completion of the setting change. good too. Moreover, in the embodiment, the RAM clear sound is output when the RAM is cleared and when the setting change is completed.

An inspection mode for inspecting the input of the operating means such as the effect button 34 may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, the inspection mode may be executable even during the setting change period, the setting change completion period, and the setting confirmation period. Also, the inspection mode may not be executed until the customer waiting demonstration is started (the inspection mode is entered at the start of the customer waiting demonstration).

By operating a predetermined operation means, it may be possible to adjust the volume/light amount during the setting change period, the setting change completion period, and the setting confirmation period. Further, when an operation for changing (adjusting) the volume/light amount is performed, a display means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 may display a volume/light amount adjustment bar. Also, if the volume/brightness adjustment bar is displayed, there is a risk that it will be overlapped with a display such as "Settings are being changed." The configuration may be such that the adjustment bar is not displayed while the operation is enabled.

In addition, even if the volume/light intensity change operation is performed, during the setting change period, during the completion of the setting change, and during the setting confirmation period, the changed volume/light intensity value may be configured so as not to be affected by For example, in the example of FIG. 44, during the setting change period, the setting changing sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the lighting means 96 is all lit up. The volume of the sound does not change, and even if the light amount is changed, the light amount of the illumination means 96 during full lighting may not change. Of course, the notification about the setting change is not affected, but the volume / light intensity change processing is effectively performed internally, and after the setting change is completed, various effects etc. are performed with the changed volume / light intensity. will be Further, it may be configured such that the change operation of the volume/light amount is disabled during the setting change period, the setting completion period, and the setting confirmation period.

In the example of FIG. 44, when the setting change is completed, a standby screen such as "731" is displayed while "The setting has been changed" is displayed (while the setting change completion screen is displayed). Alternatively, it may be configured such that only the display of "The setting has been changed" is executed for a predetermined period of time (eg, the background is black). Alternatively, after displaying "The settings have been changed" for a predetermined period of time, the "731" standby screen may be displayed.

In the example of FIG. 44, etc., when clearing the RAM, a standby screen such as "731" is displayed while "RAM is being cleared" is being displayed (while the RAM clear recovery screen is being displayed), but this is not limitative. , a standby screen such as "731" may be displayed after the RAM clear recovery screen is displayed.

The duration of the operation confirmation (all blinking) of the performance display means 95 is not limited to 5 seconds. Also, the mode of operation confirmation is not limited to all-blinking in which all the 7-segment display portions are blinked at the same time, and sequential blinking in which a plurality of 7-segment display portions are blinked in order may be used.

After completing the setting change, if the customer waits, the change (adjustment) operation of the volume/light intensity and/or the display operation of the menu screen will be effective from that time, while the volume/light intensity can be adjusted. and/or the display indicating that the menu screen display operation is possible may be configured to start after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed.

In the embodiment, an example in which the RAM clear switch 92 is used for the setting change operation is shown, but operation means other than the RAM clear switch 92, such as the effect button 34, may be used for the setting change operation. Also, an operation means dedicated to the setting change operation may be provided. In this case, the setting change operation means 93 may have a setting change operation function in addition to the ON/OFF function relating to the setting change.

The setting change operating means 93 may be provided on a board different from the main control board 82a. For example, a setting change operation board may be provided separately, and the setting change operation means 93 may be provided thereon.

In the embodiment, the configuration is such that the setting can be changed in 6 steps from 1 to 6, but the number of setting steps is arbitrary, and may be 2 to 5 steps or 7 steps or more.

In the embodiment, when the power is interrupted during the operation check of the performance display means 95, the operation check is performed again from the beginning when the power is restored after the power failure. can be

In the embodiment, when the game start command (BA77H) is received, the initial operation is performed by the movable presentation means 67, and the other liquid crystal display means 66, illumination means 96, and speakers 18 and 25 remain unchanged. Alternatively, the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination means 96, and the speakers 18 and 25 may be configured to perform notification in any notification mode.

Also, the game start command (BA77H) may be transmitted under the condition that the door (front frame 3) of the gaming machine is closed. Thereby, it is possible to configure so that the initial operation of the movable presentation means 67 is executed on condition that the door of the game machine is closed and in a normal state. Further, the closing of the front frame 3 and the glass door 7 may be set as a condition, or the closing of the glass door 7 may be set as a condition.

42, the decimal value LED data table is referred to when the base value is displayed on the performance display means 95, but the decimal value LED data table is also used in other processing. good too. For example, the decimal value LED data table may be referred to in setting value display during setting change processing or setting confirmation processing.

Further, for setting value display during setting change processing and setting confirmation processing, a decimal value LED data table may be provided separately from the decimal value LED data table for base display. In this case, since six levels of 1 to 6 are assumed as set values, four data of 0, 7, 8, and 9, for example, are unnecessary. Therefore, the set value decimal value LED data table may be configured with a smaller data capacity than the base display decimal value LED data table.

In the embodiment, the display control by the performance display means 95 is performed in the timer interrupt process, and the setting change process and the setting confirmation process are executed before that. Although operation confirmation and base value display are not performed, display control by the performance display means 95 may be performed in parallel with setting change processing and setting confirmation processing. In this case, the operation check (all blinking) of the performance display means 95 is started when the power is turned on. The base value may not be displayed until the

Further, when the configuration is such that the display control by the performance display means 95 is performed in parallel with the setting change processing and the setting confirmation processing, the operation confirmation (all blinking) of the performance display means 95 is completed during the setting change or during the setting confirmation. In some cases, the base value may be displayed at that time.

Further, when the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 are configured by a common performance information display means 97 and the display control by the performance information display means 97 is performed in parallel with the setting change processing and the setting confirmation processing, the performance information display When the operation confirmation (all blinking) of means 97 (used as performance display means 95) is completed during setting change and setting confirmation, the performance information display means 97 is set and displayed during setting change and setting confirmation. 94 may be used to display setting information, and the performance information display means 97 may be switched to the performance display means 95 after setting change and setting confirmation are completed to display the base value.

In the input port data acquisition process (S15) of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the data of input port 1 (P_INPT1) is first input to the W register (Sa1). may be used. In this case, data once input to the A register or the like is copied to the W register, and in the subsequent processing (eg Sa2, Sb1), the W register is used as in the embodiment, whereby the A register can be used for other processing. .

In the setting confirmation process (S23) of the second embodiment, as shown in Sk5 to Sk7 of FIG. Although it is configured to inform the effect control board 83a side of the setting value at that time, the setting change process (S17) is similarly changed according to the setting value data. may be configured to notify the effect control board 83a side of the set value at that time. In addition, every time a setting change operation is performed during a setting change, by transmitting a command corresponding to the changed setting work value, the production control board 83a is configured to notify the provisional setting value at that time. may Further, when setting is completed, by transmitting different commands (for example, a plurality of setting change completion commands are provided) according to the determined set value data, the effect control board 83a side may be notified of the determined set value. good.

Thus, in the process at the time of power-on, there is a case where commands are transmitted to the effect control board 83a at a plurality of timings, but at all or part of the timings, a command to which information corresponding to the set value is added is transmitted. You may make it notify the setting value at the time to the production|presentation control board 83a side by transmitting. In addition, every time the change processing of the set value is executed during the setting change, a command for notifying the change value to the effect control board 83a, and when the set value is actually determined, the effect control of the determined set value It is desirable to use a different command from the command for informing the substrate 83a. As a result, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the setting value before confirmation after the change operation and the setting value after confirmation on the effect control board 83a side. In addition, it is desirable that the command for notifying the setting value after confirmation is transmitted at the timing when the setting change process is confirmed, but at other timings, for example, at the start/end of the setting confirmation process, and at various times during the game. It may be configured to be transmitted in time. Also, for the purpose of displaying the current set value on the liquid crystal or the like while confirming the setting, it is desirable that the command sent to the effect control board 83a side be a command different from the command notifying the fixed value.

Regarding the movable effect means 67, when the game start command (BA77H) is received, the initial operation (initialize operation) is executed, but it may be configured as follows, for example. That is, by providing an initial operation command generation table for selecting a command for executing an initial operation (initialize operation) in the command transmission address table, the initial operation command can be generated in the table in the same manner as other commands. You may comprise so that it may transmit to the production|presentation control board 83a by selection. This makes it possible to transmit the initial operation command at different timings when changing settings and clearing the RAM, and when confirming settings and restoring backup.

While the configuration is such that the security signal is output from the external terminal during the setting change, the security signal may be output again when the RAM clearing process is executed after the setting change is completed. During the setting change, the security signal is processed in the power-on process, and if the security signal is output after that, the signal output process is executed in the timer interrupt external terminal process (S142). can be In addition, the security signal output during the setting change does not stop when the setting change processing is completed, and then continues or stops outputting in the external terminal processing (S142) of the timer interrupt processing. It may be configured as Further, the same configuration may be adopted not only during setting change but also during setting confirmation.

At the end of the setting change process, the setting change completion command (BA09H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, but when the effect control board 83a receives the command, the lamp, sound, liquid crystal, movable body, etc. may be driven to notify that the setting change has been completed. For example, the fact that the setting change has been completed (the fact that the setting change has been made) may be notified by performing a predetermined operation of the board-side/frame-side movable body or movable operating means. Similarly, when the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation end command (E022H), the lamp, sound, liquid crystal, movable body, etc. may be driven to inform that the setting confirmation is completed.

Although the operation check (all flashing) of the performance display monitor has been described in FIG. For example, after the power-on process is completed, the operation check of the performance display monitor may be continued until the first pattern starts to fluctuate. Also, when the first pattern variation starts, the operation check may be terminated at that time. In addition, the operation confirmation may be ended with other events as a trigger, such as detection of a ball entering the out hole, not limited to the pattern variation. Also, if an error related to the game machine is detected while the operation is being confirmed, the operation confirmation may be terminated. For example, if a magnetic error, radio wave error, vibration error, random number update error for use in lottery, RAM abnormality related to set values, etc. are detected, the game will be stopped (not necessarily stopped). , the operation check may be terminated. On the other hand, even if an error is detected during operation confirmation, operation confirmation may be continued. For example, when a door opening, movable body error, ball replenishment error, bottom tray full error, or the like is detected, the game may not be stopped and the operation confirmation may not end. In addition to these errors, even if the former error is detected, the operation check may not end.

It is desirable to keep counting the base value even during the operation check of the performance display means 95. In this case, even if the display content of the base value is changed or updated during the operation check, It is desirable that the change or update content is not displayed until the preset operation confirmation time is over, assuming that the operation confirmation is continued. Alternatively, if the displayed content of the base value is changed or updated during operation confirmation, the operation confirmation may be terminated and the changed or updated content may be displayed.

During the operation check of the performance display means 95, an initial operation (initial operation) by the board-side movable body or the frame-side movable body may be executed. In addition, it is desirable that the initial operation of the movable body is completed before the operation check of the performance display means 95 is completed. It may be configured such that the initial operation is completed during confirmation. Further, the initial operation of the movable body may be performed after the operation check of the performance display means 95 is completed. In this case, of course, the initial operation is completed after the operation confirmation is completed.

During the operation check of the performance display means 95, at least one of a lamp, a sound, and a liquid crystal on the front side of the game machine may be used to notify that the operation is being checked. As a result, the pachinko parlor staff or the like can confirm from the front side of the game machine that the performance display means 95 is in the process of confirming the operation. Even during the operation check of the performance display means 95, the variable display of special symbols and normal symbols may be started.

When the performance display means 95 and the setting display means 94 are provided separately as in the second embodiment, setting values may be displayed on the setting display means 94 while the operation of the performance display means 95 is being checked. Also, in order to avoid complication due to overlapping of a plurality of display contents, the operation check and the setting value display may not be performed at the same timing. Further, the operation check of the performance display means 95 may not be performed at least during setting check and setting change. Also, the operation check of the performance display means 95 may be executed during setting confirmation or setting change. should not be displayed, and should be hidden or displayed in some other manner. Then, it is desirable to display the base value after the setting confirmation or setting change process is completed.

Also, the performance display means 95, the base value is displayed as an example of the performance information, but the performance information to be displayed is not limited to this, the character ratio (so-called electric chew (second special symbol starting means 63) and In addition to the game balls/electric chews paid out by winning the big winning opening (big winning means 64) and the big winning opening, the starting winning opening (first special symbol starting means 62) and other winning openings are paid A game ball that has been put out may be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to display on the performance display means 95 the ratio of the payout of the total payout game balls by the accessories such as the electric chew and the big winning opening. Also, when displaying a plurality of types of performance information, for example, the base value and the character ratio, on the performance display means 95, both the base value and the character ratio are switched and displayed at a predetermined timing or by button operation. Alternatively, only the role item ratio may be displayed. Also, a monitor for displaying the base value and a monitor for displaying the character product ratio may be provided separately.

When a setting change completion command or a setting confirmation end command is transmitted, a waiting time until transition to the next process may be set. As a result, for example, while a message such as "The setting has been changed" is being displayed on the display means, a customer waiting command is sent from the main control board and the screen is immediately switched to the customer waiting screen. Sufficient display time can be ensured. Further, even if no waiting time is provided, the screen may be switched to the customer waiting screen while leaving the display such as "The setting change is completed" on the display means. Also, when a waiting time is provided, the performance display means 95 should not start display (operation check) while displaying such as "The setting change is completed." is desirable. Also, it is desirable that the initialization of the movable body should not be executed while a message such as "The setting change is completed" is being displayed (during the waiting time), but should be executed after the waiting time has elapsed. Alternatively, a message such as "Please close the door" may be displayed to instruct the player to prepare for the start of the game. Also, the movable body may be initialized after detecting the closing of the door.

Also, when a setting change completion command or a setting confirmation end command is transmitted, if a waiting time is set until the next process is started, the operation check of the performance display means 95 is executed during the waiting time. It may be configured not to. As a result, when the performance display means 95 and the setting display means 94 are shared by the same display means as in the first embodiment, it is possible to display the determined set values during the waiting time. . Also, the operation check of the performance display means 95 may be executed even during the waiting time. In this case, if the same display means is used as the performance display means 95 and the setting display means 94, the setting value is not displayed and the display mode during operation check is displayed. Confirmation can be terminated. Further, when the performance display means 95 and the setting display means 94 are provided separately, the setting display means 94 displays the set values and the performance display means 95 performs operation confirmation during the waiting time. You may Also, even if the performance display means 95 is provided separately from the setting display means 94, the operation check may not be performed at least during the waiting time.

In the RAM clearing process (S18) of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the top address of the initial value setting data table is loaded into the HL register (Sd6), and the data set process is called (Sd7). Specifically, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is set to a timer for notifying, for example, in response to RAM clearing and/or setting change. As a result, after power-on processing, it is possible to execute timer management for performing notification according to RAM clearing and/or setting changes. Further, an initial value may be set for the special symbol fluctuation/stop information to be displayed on the game information display means 50 managed by the main control. For the initial value in this case, it is desirable to set, for example, the stop information of the failure. As a result, it is possible to always display the information on the special symbol in the same manner by the game information display means 50 after the RAM is cleared and/or the setting is changed. Of course, the initial value to be set in this case is not limited to the missing stop information. May be set. Further, it is desirable to perform similar processing not only for the special symbol variation/stop information but also for the normal symbol variation/stop information. As a result, it is possible to always keep the same display mode of the information on the normal symbols by the game information display means 50 after the RAM is cleared and/or the setting is changed. By setting initial values to some data in this manner, the same display mode can be obtained when only the RAM clear process is performed and when both the RAM clear process and the setting change process are performed. Therefore, when the hall side makes a setting change, no trace remains, making it difficult for the player to distinguish the setting. Also, an operation ON flag and an initial value of operation time (for example, 5 seconds) may be set in a work area for managing flags and timers for checking the operation of the performance display means 95 . Here, since it is desirable to provide work for managing flags and timers in the RAM outside the area, when accessing each work at this timing, after calling the program outside the area with the CALL instruction, the initial values of these works are set to It may be set. Also, when each work is provided in the RAM within the area, there is no need to do so, and the initial value set for each work can be referred to (not rewritten or updated) in the processing related to the performance display means 95 executed later. , the operation check of the performance display means 95 may be executed.

Also, a method for making it difficult to determine whether or not the setting change process has been similarly performed will be described below. First, in the case of backup restoration (hereinafter, backup restoration includes the case where setting confirmation processing is performed), since restoration is performed in the state before power interruption, for example, the game information display means 50 before power interruption indicates When the information of the special symbol is the winning stop mode, the winning stop mode is restored even after the backup is restored. Here, when the setting change process is executed, after the RAM clearing process, as the information of the special symbol indicated by the game information display means 50, the value indicating the stop mode of losing, the value indicating non-lighting, other specific values (Display mode that is not used during the game) is set, a contradiction occurs with the display mode of the special symbols at the time of backup recovery, and this causes backup recovery (that is, non-setting change) or setting change processing is performed. It becomes possible for the player to determine whether the amount is high. This is not limited to the special symbol information indicated by the game information display means 50, but the same can be said of the normal symbol information. Therefore, at the time of backup return, information on whether or not the special symbols are fluctuating (for example, the symbol fluctuation status used in S185 may be used) is checked, and if it is determined that it is not fluctuating, the game information The display mode of the special symbols shown by the display means 50 may be set to a value indicating a stop mode of failure, a value indicating non-lighting, or other specific values (a display mode that is not used during the game). By doing this, even if the information of the special symbol shown by the game information display means 50 at the time of backup return is a display mode indicating winning, a value indicating a stop mode of losing, a value indicating non-lighting, or other specific symbols Since it is possible to rewrite the value (display mode that is not used during the game), there is no contradiction when the setting change process is performed.

Here, the information on whether or not the special design is fluctuating (for example, the pattern fluctuation status used in S185 may be used) is confirmed because if the special design is fluctuating This is because the information of the special symbol during fluctuation will be rewritten as a loss, and if the fluctuation is a winning fluctuation, it will cause a contradiction that the winning will be displayed in a losing mode. . Such a contradiction cannot be said to meet the criteria for providing a game machine to the market, and it is an event that should never occur, so the configuration described above is used. In this way, at the time of backup recovery, if specific conditions (non-fluctuation, customer waiting, etc.) are satisfied by referring to the special symbol information, the special symbol information of the game information display means 50 is rewritten. In this way, the game information display means displays the same information at the time of backup restoration satisfying specific conditions (the state before power interruption is not changing, waiting for customers, etc.), and at the time of RAM clearing or setting change. It can be specified as a display mode of 50 special symbols, and it becomes possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting change process has been performed. Further, the same configuration may be adopted by referring to whether or not the customer waiting state that can occur only while the special symbols are not fluctuating is not limited to the information on the special symbols. Moreover, it is desirable that not only the special symbols but also the normal symbols displayed by the game information display means 50 have the same configuration. As a result, it is possible to configure the normal symbols as well as the special symbols so that there is no contradiction in the display mode between when the backup is restored and when the settings are changed.

Also, in order to determine whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating, in the same way as using the symbol variation status (S185), the symbol variation status (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol status) regarding the normal symbol is used for the normal symbol. You may do so. Since the normal symbol status plays the same kind of role as the symbol variation status related to the special symbol, the description is omitted here. By referring to the information used during the game in this way, there is no need to provide a new flag or the like, so the above problem can be solved without increasing the data capacity. In addition, although the above-mentioned contents relate to the game information display means 50 controlled by the main control means, the information displayed on the display means controlled by the sub-control board includes performance symbol display, mini symbol display, normal It is desirable to display the information such as the display of the pattern in the same manner when the backup is restored and when the RAM is cleared and/or the settings are changed.

In addition, as another method for making it difficult to determine whether or not the setting change process has been performed, during the RAM clear process, the special symbol display data of the game information display means 50 is stored in the RAM area where the RAM clear process is not performed. and a work for storing the display data of the normal design may be provided. As a result, the display mode of the special symbols and normal symbols of the game information display means 50 can be restored to the state before the power interruption in any of the backup restoration, the RAM clearing and/or the setting change. In addition, in any case, the display mode depends on the state before the power failure, and the display mode after the power is restored is not constant. It becomes possible.

Various history information about set values may be stored, and the history information may be displayed by predetermined display means, for example, display means (liquid crystal display means 66 or the like) controlled by the effect control board 83a side. In this case, the date and time when the setting change process and the setting confirmation process were performed may be stored as history information and displayed. In this case, along with the dates and times of the setting change process and the setting confirmation process, the set values set by the setting change process and the set values confirmed by the setting confirmation process may be stored and displayed as history information. For example, if the date and time of a setting change cannot be acquired because an RTC (real-time clock) is not installed, the elapsed time from the previous setting change is set to the setting value set by the setting change process, for example. , may be stored and displayed together with the setting values confirmed by the setting confirmation process. In this case, every time the power is turned on, the energized elapsed time is accumulated and counted from that time, and when the setting change process or setting confirmation process is executed, the accumulated count value of the energized elapsed time at that point is stored as history information. can be configured to Furthermore, in this case, the accumulated count value of the energization elapsed time is cleared when the setting change process is executed, and is not cleared even when the setting confirmation process is executed. For example, even when an RTC is installed, the elapsed time from the previous setting change may be stored as history information together with the date and time of the setting change, or instead of the date and time, and displayed. Further, when the dates and times of setting change processing and setting confirmation processing are stored as history information, for example, the elapsed time from the previous setting change may be calculated and displayed based on the history information. Also, when specific error information occurs, it may be stored as history information and displayed.

If the set value is determined to be an abnormal value, the date and time may be stored as history information and displayed. Further, when a normal set value is set after determining that the set value is an abnormal value, the elapsed time or the like during that time may be displayed. Also, originally, the setting value does not change during the game, and the setting value does not change from normal to abnormal, but if the setting value changes even during the game due to noise or goto behavior, may store the date and time as history information and display it. In addition, even when the RAM clearing process or the backup restoration process is performed, it may be stored as history information, and the date and time and the number of times of the process may be displayed.

It is desirable to display the history information during setting confirmation processing or setting change processing. Further, the history information may be displayed on the display means when a predetermined operation input is performed during the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. Also, the history information may be displayed on the display means when a predetermined operation input is made even during the game.

The history information as described above may be stored in an SRAM provided on the performance control board 83a side. The effect control CPU of the effect control board 83a reads the information of the SRAM when the power is turned on, saves it in the internal work, and performs the processing of storing the information of the internal work in the SRAM at a predetermined timing to be described later. Basically, the history information is stored in the SRAM, but when the history information is updated, the value of the internal work is updated. By updating the internal work value at the time of update in this way, it is not necessary to access the SRAM each time the update is performed, and the access frequency to the SRAM can be reduced, and the processing speed can be increased.

Further, the updated information of the internal work may be stored in the SRAM at the timing when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed by referring to the elapsed time stored in the internal work, for example. Also, from the main control board 82a side to the effect control board 83a side, at the timing when a predetermined command such as a setting confirmation command, a setting confirmation end command, a setting change command, a setting change completion command, etc. is transmitted, the value of the internal work may be stored in the SRAM. Here, when a setting confirmation command, a setting confirmation end command, a setting change command, or a setting change completion command are sent, new history information is added at that time. It is desirable to store the information in the internal work and then store it in the SRAM. In this case, the backup data may be stored in the backup area of the SRAM (hereinafter, the area storing the history information of the SRAM will be referred to as the main area and the backup data will be stored). area as a backup area).

Also, a sum value may be calculated for the information of the internal work and stored in the SRAM as well. As a result, for example, when the history information of the SRAM is read to the internal work at the timing when the performance control CPU is turned on or when the history information is displayed, the sum value of the read internal work and the stored sum value are compared. By doing so, it can be determined whether or not the history information is normal. Here, if the history information read out to the internal work is not normal, the history information stored for backup may be read out from the SRAM to the internal work. Also at this time, the read sum value of the internal work and the sum value stored for backup may be compared to determine whether or not the data is normal. If it is determined that the history information for backup is also not normal, the information of the internal work may be initialized and the initialization data may be written to the SRAM. In this case, the initialization data is also written to the backup area of the SRAM. On the other hand, when it is determined that the history information for backup is normal, the information of the internal work is written in the main area of the SRAM. As a result, the history information of the main area determined to be abnormal can be rewritten to be normal.

The main area and the backup area in which history information of SRAM is stored include, for example, a checksum storage area (2 bytes), a latest history location information storage area (2 bytes), an elapsed time storage area (4 bytes), a history storage area ( 300 bytes), etc. may be provided. Here, a sum value is stored in the checksum storage area. Further, the latest history position information storage area stores position information for storing the latest history information. For example, if up to 30 histories are currently stored, the next history information to be stored will be the 31st. is doing. Here, if the maximum number of pieces of history information that can be stored is set to 50, when a new history is stored after 50 histories, it is stored by overwriting the information of the first history. Therefore, the latest history position information storage area becomes information indicating the first history. For example, a maximum of 50 pieces of history information are stored in the history storage area described above. In the elapsed time storage area, the accumulated count value of the energization elapsed time and the like are stored.

While the history information is being displayed, the history information may be switched by operating the operation means such as the cross operation means 35 on the front side of the game machine, the effect button 34, or the like. For example, if the screen that is displayed first is the first page, a predetermined number of pieces of history information (for example, up to 10 pieces) are displayed in a form that traces back to the past, with the latest history information being the first. be. Then, for example, by operating the left and right keys of the cross operating means 35, the page is switched to the second page, and the 11th to 20th pieces of history information are displayed. By the same operation, it is possible to switch up to, for example, the 5th page, thereby making it possible to display up to, for example, all 50 histories. Therefore, at the timing when the page switching operation is performed, only the history information that needs to be displayed on the page to be displayed next is transmitted to the liquid crystal control CPU or the display means by the command. Become. Also, the display of the first page of the history information is started when an operation means (for example, the effect button 34) other than the operation means for page switching (here, the left and right keys of the cross operation means 35) is operated. You may make it Also, when any page is displayed, if an operation means (for example, the effect button 34) other than the operation means for page switching (here, the left and right keys of the cross operation means 35) is operated, the history information The display may be ended. Also, during a predetermined period (during setting confirmation, setting change, etc.), it may be possible to switch between display and non-display of the history information each time a predetermined operation means (in this case, the effect button 34) is operated.

It is desirable to hide the performance display means 95 for displaying the base value while the history information is being displayed. Also, it is desirable not to check the operation of the performance display means 95 while the history information is being displayed. Also, the volume and/or the amount of light may be adjusted effectively even while the history information is being displayed. In this case, while the history information is being displayed, even if the adjustment of the volume and/or the amount of light is effective, it is desirable not to display that the adjustment is effective on the display means displaying the history information. , it is desirable to display it in a position that does not overlap with the history information. Also, while the history information is being displayed, the volume and/or the amount of light may not be adjusted.

In addition, it is desirable not to execute the initializing operation of at least the movable body on the board side while the history information is being displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the board-side movable body from moving to the front side of the display means (liquid crystal display means 66) and hindering the visibility of the display screen. Similarly, the movable body on the frame side may not be initialized. However, the movable body on the frame side may be initialized if there is no possibility of obstructing the display screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 or the like. In this case, for example, the vibrating means mounted on the operating means such as the effect button 34 and the blowing effect device 26 for blowing air may also be initialized. As a result, the initializing operation of the movable body on the frame side can be finished first. It is efficient because it only needs to be initialized. Alternatively, the initialization operation may be performed for all movable bodies after the history information is displayed.

All the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined in any way, and the contents described as each embodiment and modifications are not limited to individual embodiments and modifications.

Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth game machine, as well as game machines other than pinball game machines such as slot machines.

82a Main control board 83a Production control board 92 RAM clear switch 93 Setting change operating means 94 Setting display means 95 Performance display means 97 Performance information display means

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game that is advantageous to a player when winning a random number lottery,
a first display means capable of displaying predetermined information calculated based on game performance ;
a second display means capable of displaying the result of the random number lottery ;
outputting a first common data signal to the first display means when displaying the predetermined information;
outputting a second common data signal to the second display means when displaying the result of the random number lottery;
outputting the first common data signal and the second common data signal from a common output circuit using a common counter;
The first display means is configured to perform confirmation display for a predetermined time before displaying the predetermined information ,
If the power is cut off during the confirmation display, the confirmation display is executed again for the predetermined time when the power is next turned on,
comprising a data table storing a plurality of types of display pattern data that can be displayed on the first display means;
when displaying the predetermined information on the first display means, obtaining display pattern data corresponding to the predetermined information from the data table and outputting the display pattern data;
When the confirmation display is executed by the first display means, display pattern data corresponding to the confirmation display is output without referring to the data table.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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