JP7166793B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a mammoth ball game machine, and a slot machine, and more particularly to a game machine capable of reducing program processing load and program capacity.

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional game machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a game machine as described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine is devised to reduce the processing load.

JP 2014-208154 A

However, although the above game machines are devised to reduce the processing load, subroutines are grouped and multiple subroutines are called according to the situation. Therefore, there is a problem that the processing load of the program cannot be reduced and the program capacity cannot be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of reducing the processing load of a program and reducing the program capacity.

The above objects of the present invention are achieved by the following means. In addition, although the inside of parenthesis is attached with the reference code|symbol of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the gaming machine of claim 1, a game program including a subroutine called by one of a plurality of call instructions (for example, CALL_S instruction, CALL_M instruction, CALL_L instruction, CALL instruction) is stored. A gaming machine equipped with a ROM (for example, a main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B),
The ROM (for example, the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B) stores at least a normal program used during game processing (for example, a normal program shown in FIG. 9B). area 600ba) and a second program area (for example, the measurement program area 600be shown in FIG. 9B) storing a measurement program used when measuring a predetermined value related to game value,
The plurality of call instructions (eg, CALL_S instruction, CALL_M instruction, CALL_L instruction, CALL instruction) are a first call instruction (eg, CALL_S instruction), a second call instruction (eg, CALL_M instruction), and a third call instruction ( eg, CALL_M instruction). , CALL_L instructions) and
In the first program area (for example, the normal program area 600ba shown in FIG. 9(b)), there is a first subroutine (for example, shown in FIG. 14(b)) called by the first call instruction (for example, CALL_S instruction). Data set processing, command transmission processing shown) and a second subroutine (for example, various random number update processing shown in FIG. 14 (f)) called by the second call instruction (for example, CALL_M instruction) are stored,
In the second program area (for example, the measurement program area 600be shown in FIG. 9(b)), the third call instruction (for example, CALL_L instruction) among the processes executed by the normal program stores a third subroutine that is called after saving the value of the flag register (see, for example, paragraph [0135] of the specification),
the first call instruction (for example, CALL_S instruction) has the smallest amount of program code data among the plurality of call instructions (for example, CALL_S instruction, CALL_M instruction, CALL_L instruction, CALL instruction);
The first call instruction (for example, CALL_S instruction) is used in a game program in an interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt signal generated at predetermined intervals in the normal program, and is used in the interrupt process from the initial process. It is also used in the game program before the main loop process that calls the process is executed. It is characterized in that the ratio is higher than that used in the game program before being executed (see, for example, paragraph [0133] of the specification).

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a front side perspective view showing a state in which the door of the game machine is opened before the game board according to the same embodiment is installed; FIG. It is a front view showing a state in which the door of the game machine is opened before the game board according to the same embodiment is installed. It is a perspective view of the back side showing the appearance of the gaming machine according to the same embodiment. It is a front view of the game board according to the same embodiment. It is the front perspective view which expanded and displayed the X section shown in FIG. It is a block diagram showing a control device of the game machine according to the same embodiment. (a) is a detailed view of the measurement display device according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a detailed view of the setting display device according to the same embodiment. (a) shows the memory area of the main control RAM which concerns on the same embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the memory map which shows the memory area of the main control ROM which concerns on the same embodiment. (a) shows the conventional data arrangement of main control ROM, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the data arrangement of main control ROM which concerns on the same embodiment. 10(a) shows a program example for arranging the data shown in FIG. 10(b), and FIG. 10(b) shows a program example for reading the data shown in FIG. 10(b). FIG. FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a program example showing another embodiment different from the program example shown in FIG. (a) shows an example of a conventional counter program, (b) shows an example of a counter program according to the same embodiment, and (c) shows an example of a program when the counter program shown in (b) is made into a general-purpose module. and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a program when calling the general-purpose modularized program shown in (c). (a) shows a program example of the table address of a subroutine that can be called by the CALL_S instruction, (b) shows a program example showing part of the main control initialization processing, and (c) shows in (b) 4 shows a program example of a CTC setting table, (d) shows a program example of data set processing shown in (b), (e) shows a program example of command transmission processing shown in (b), and (f) shows a program example of It is a figure which shows the program example of the main loop process of main control. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining input management processing during main processing shown in FIG. 15; FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining prize ball winning number management processing 1 shown in FIG. 15 ; FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining initial setting of the measurement RAM area shown in FIG. 17; FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the counting process shown in FIG. 17; FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining counting processing shown in FIG. 17; FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining counting processing of another embodiment different from the counting processing shown in FIG. 20; It is a flowchart figure explaining the timer interrupt processing of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining switch input processing shown in FIG. 22; FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the winning invalidation process shown in FIG. 23; FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining prize ball management processing shown in FIG. 22; It is a flowchart figure explaining the design process normally shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special design process shown in FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a starting port check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. 27; (a) shows a normal symbol winning determination table used when executing a winning lottery of normal symbols, (b) shows a special symbol jackpot determining table used when executing a winning lottery of special symbols, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol small hit determination table used when executing a special symbol lottery. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the setting confirmation process shown in FIG. 22; FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining winning ball winning number management processing 2 shown in FIG. 22 ; FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining display update processing shown in FIG. 31; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining common setting and 7-segment output processing; It is a flowchart figure explaining the setting process for measurement display devices. It is a flowchart figure explaining the output process for measurement display devices. It is a flow chart diagram explaining the counting process in the slot game machine. FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining counting processing shown in FIG. 36; It is a flow chart diagram explaining the display update processing in the slot game machine.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, when the directions of up, down, left, and right are indicated, they refer to up, down, left, and right when viewed from the front of the drawing.

<Description of pachinko machine exterior configuration>
First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

<Description of the exterior configuration of the front of the pachinko machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a wooden outer frame 2 and a hinge 4a (see FIG. 2) provided on the front surface of the outer frame 2 and on the left side thereof. It is provided with a rectangular front frame 3 which is pivotally mounted so as to be openable and detachable.

The front frame 3 includes an upper mounting portion 5 and a lower mounting portion 6 provided below the upper mounting portion 5, as shown in FIGS. On the front side of the upper mounting portion 5, an upper opening/closing door 7 supporting a transparent glass is pivoted about the vertical axis via the hinge 4a so as to be openable and detachable. A lower opening/closing door 8 is pivotally attached to the hinge 4b provided on the same side as the hinge 4a so as to be openable and detachable.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower opening/closing door 8 has an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls, and a lower tray for receiving and storing surplus balls when the upper tray 9 is full. A receiving plate 10 is integrally formed. In addition, a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card ejection button 12 (card return button 12) are provided on the lower opening/closing door 8, and a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit on the surface of the upper tray 9. A push-button type performance button device 13 is provided which can change the performance effect by pressing it. Further, the upper receiving tray 9 is provided with a ball extracting button 14 for drawing down the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 9, and further provided with a setting button 15 consisting of a substantially cross key. The setting button 15 can be operated by the player, and includes a circular determination key 15a provided in the center, a triangular up key 15b provided above the determination key 15a in the drawing, and a determination key 15b provided above the determination key 15a. A triangular left key 15c provided on the left side of the key 15a in the figure, a triangular right key 15d provided on the right side of the enter key 15a in the figure, and a triangular right key 15d provided on the lower side of the enter key 15a in the figure. and a lower key 15e.

On the other hand, on the right end side of the lower opening/closing door 8, as shown in FIG. 1, a firing handle 16 for operating the firing unit is provided, and as shown in FIGS. A speaker 17 that emits BGM (background music) or sound effects is provided on the face side and in the vicinity of the firing handle 16 . Decorative lamps, such as LED lamps, are arranged at various locations on the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening/closing door 8 to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper mounting portion 5 is provided with a game board mounting frame 18, and the game board YB (see FIG. 1) is attached to the game board mounting frame 18 as shown in FIG. It is installed with the game area 40 shown facing the front, and is fixed within the game board installation frame 18 . That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper mounting portion 5 is provided with a plurality of connectors 19 (four in the figure) for connection on the right side lower portion, so that these connectors 19 are connected to the game board YB. The game board YB is mounted in the game board mounting frame 18 by connecting a connector for connection (not shown) provided on the rear surface of the game board YB. Then, the game board YB is fixed within the game board mounting frame 18 by the fixtures 20a and 20b provided in the vertical direction on the right side. As a result, the game board YB is mounted in the game board mounting frame 18, and the upper opening/closing door 7 supporting the transparent glass is provided in front of the game area 40 of the game board YB (see FIG. 1). ). The game area 40 is an area surrounded by ball guide rails UR (see FIG. 5) arranged on the surface of the game board YB.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the lower mounting portion 6 has a firing mechanism 21 arranged substantially in the center in the left-right direction, and a speaker 17 is placed on the right side of the firing mechanism 21 . As shown in FIG. 3, the shooting mechanism 21 includes a support plate 22 made of sheet metal, a shooting rail 23 attached to the front surface of the support plate 22, and a game ball attached to the front surface of the support plate 22 for shooting. a ball holding portion 25 that holds the ball at a firing standby position 24 on the firing rail 23; and a firing control board 71 having a firing motor for driving the hitting mallet 27 in the hitting direction via the drive shaft 26 .

<Description of the appearance configuration of the game board>
On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board YB, as shown in FIG. 5, a liquid crystal display device 41 comprising an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged substantially in the center. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle and right, and is capable of independently displaying numbers, characters, characters (character conversations, lyric telops, etc.) or special patterns. is. A top decoration 42a, a left decoration 42b, and a right decoration 42c are provided around the liquid crystal display device 41, and the back side of the top decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c are provided. A movable accessory device 43 is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 5, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43a, a left movable accessory 43b, a right movable accessory 43c, an upper left movable accessory, and a left movable accessory 43c, which performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses. It is composed of an object 43d and a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Decorative lamps, such as LED lamps, are arranged on these upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, right below the liquid crystal display device 41, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is arranged, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) for detecting winning balls is provided inside. Then, the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 7), that is, the number of the first start holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a predetermined number (for example, 4). . It should be noted that the number of the first start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 1 start port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decorative patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

On the other hand, a special symbol 2 starting port 45 is arranged on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 7) for detecting winning balls is provided therein. Then, the number of valid winning balls detected by the special pattern 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 7), that is, the number of second start holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a predetermined number (for example, 4). . It should be noted that the number of the second start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 2 start port 45 and is detected by the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decorative patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is provided with an opening/closing member 45b, and when the opening/closing member 45b is opened, a game ball is easily won. The opening/closing member 45b is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined period of time when a lottery for a normal symbol (to be described later) is won, and the opening/closing operation is controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7). In addition, hereinafter, a device including such an opening/closing member 45b and a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c may be referred to as a normal electric accessory.

On the other hand, a winning device 46 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, as shown in FIG. The winning device 46 opens and closes a large winning opening (not shown) that is closed by the open/close door 46a when a special symbol lottery, which will be described later, is won, that is, in a special game state caused by a big win. The door 46a is driven and controlled by a special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7), and a game ball can enter a big winning hole (not shown). A game ball entering this big winning hole (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by a big winning hole switch 46c (see FIG. 7) provided inside the big winning hole (not shown).

On the other hand, when the special pattern lottery is not won, that is, when the special game state is not set, the opening/closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7), and a large winning opening (not shown) is opened. is closed. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole (not shown). Incidentally, hereinafter, a device combining such an opening/closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory.

On the other hand, in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 5, a normal symbol starting port 47 consisting of a gate is arranged. 7) are provided. In addition, on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 start opening 44, general winning openings 48 are arranged, respectively. The general prize winning openings 48 are an upper right general winning opening 48a arranged on the right side of the winning device 46, an upper left general winning opening 48b arranged on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting opening 44, and a middle left general winning opening. It is composed of an opening 48c and a lower left general winning opening 48d. An upper right general prize winning port switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting passage of game balls is provided inside the upper right general prize winning port 48a, and an upper left switch for detecting passage of game balls is provided inside the upper left general prize winning port 48b. A general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7) is provided, and a middle left general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting passage of game balls is provided inside the middle left general winning opening 48c, and a lower left general winning opening is provided. Inside the opening 48d, a lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting passage of game balls is provided.

On the other hand, directly below the special symbol 1 starting port 44, an out port 49 is arranged into which a game ball (out ball) that has flowed down to the most downstream part of the game area 40 without winning a prize is entered. A game ball entering the out port 49 is detected as a non-winning ball by an out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) provided inside. Since it passes through and flows down to the most downstream part, it will be detected by the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) detects the total number of ejected outs, that is, the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16. FIG.

On the other hand, in the lower right peripheral portion of the game area 40 of the game board 4, three 7-segments are arranged side by side, two of which are special symbol display devices 50, and the other 7-segments are special symbol display devices 50. It displays the number of start pending balls of symbol 1 and special symbol 2. As shown in FIG. 5, this special symbol display device 50 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 50a and a special symbol 2 display device 50b. A normal symbol display device 51 composed of LEDs is provided. In addition, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, a plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and a windmill 52 as a member for changing the falling direction of the game balls is arranged.

By the way, in the above description, in detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls fired into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16, the total number of discharged outs is counted by the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7). Although an example of detection is shown, it is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 6, a game ball detection device UR1 having a game ball detection switch UR1a may be provided on the ball guide rail UR. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball YK shot toward the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 moves in the arrow Y1 direction along the ball guide rail UR. Then, when the game ball YK that has moved in the direction of the arrow Y1 contacts the game ball detection switch UR1a, the game ball detection device UR1 detects the game ball shot by the shooting handle 16. FIG. Thus, even in this way, the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 can be detected.

By the way, in providing the game ball detection device UR1 equipped with such a game ball detection switch UR1a, the game ball YK shot toward the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 moves to the tip portion URa of the ball guide rail UR. If the game ball YK reaches the game area 40, there is no problem. When it falls and enters the ball guide rail UR, the game ball YK reaches the game area 40 while moving in the directions of arrows Y3 and Y4 shown in FIG. At this time, when the game ball YK that has entered the ball guide rail UR contacts (collides) with the game ball detection device UR1, the game ball detection device UR1 mistakenly believes that the game ball YK has contacted the game ball detection switch UR1a, resulting in an error. may detect.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent the game ball YK from contacting (colliding) with the game ball detection device UR1, the upper side (the right side in the drawing) of the game ball detection device UR1, that is, the portion located inside the ball guide rail UR is A protective wall UR2 is provided to cover it. As a result, the game ball YK that has entered the ball guide rail UR does not contact (collide) with the game ball detection device UR1, but contacts (collides with) the protection wall UR2, thereby preventing erroneous detection. .

On the other hand, as a method of preventing erroneous detection, it is also possible to deal with it by program processing without providing the protection wall UR2. That is, after the game ball detection device UR1 detects that the game ball YK has touched the game ball detection switch UR1a, a certain period (for example, 400 ms) of a detection invalid period may be provided. Even with this arrangement, when the game ball YK that has entered the ball guide rail UR contacts (collides with) the game ball detection device UR1, the possibility of contact (collision) within the detection invalid period is high. , erroneous detection can be prevented. It should be noted that this certain period of time (for example, 400 ms) is preferably shorter than the interval (for example, 600 ms) at which shots are fired into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 . In addition, if some kind of trouble occurs in the game ball detection device UR1, for example, if the game ball detection device UR1 continues to detect that the game ball YK has touched the game ball detection switch UR1a for a period of 1000 ms, the game ball detection device An error may be notified assuming that some trouble has occurred in UR1.

<Description of the exterior configuration of the back of the pachinko machine>
As shown in FIG. 4, the rear surface of the pachinko game machine 1 constructed as described above is provided with a frame-shaped back mechanism plate 53 that covers the game board mounting frame 18 and holds down the game board YB from the back side. there is A game ball storage tank 54 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishing device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper right side of the back mechanism plate 53. A tank rail 55 is provided for leading out balls from the game ball storage tank 54 .

A payout device 56 and a payout passage 57 are attached to the inclined lower end of the tank rail 55, and when a game ball enters a winning opening such as a big winning opening (not shown), or a game ball lending device When there is a ball lending command from (not shown), the game balls in the game ball storage tank 54 are paid out by the payout device 56 through the tank rail 55, and the game balls are sent through the payout passage 57 to the upper tray 9 ( (See Fig. 1).

In addition, a transparent back cover 58 (see also FIG. 3) detachably attached to the back side of the game board YB is attached to substantially the center of the back mechanism plate 53. A transparent performance control board case 90a containing a control board 90 and a transparent liquid crystal board case 120a containing a liquid crystal control board 120 are detachably provided. Under the effect control board case 90a, a transparent main control board case 60a containing a main control board 60 is detachably provided. A transparent payout control board case 70a containing the is detachably provided. Further, below the main control board case 60a, a power board case 130a containing a power board 130 is detachably provided.

<Description of the control device>
Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of a game provided in the pachinko game machine 1 having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, this control device includes a main control board 60 that controls the overall game operation, a payout control board 70 that pays out game balls based on control commands from the main control board 60, an image and a control board. It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls light and sound. 7, the sub-control board 80 is composed of a performance control board 90, a decorative lamp board 100, and a liquid crystal control board 120. As shown in FIG.

<Description on the main control board>
The main control board 60 is composed of a main control CPU 600a, a main control ROM 600b that stores a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 600c that functions as a work area and a buffer memory. A computer 600, a measurement display device 610 consisting of 7 segments for displaying contents regarding the ratio of how many prize balls are won in a low probability time (when the winning lottery probability is normal low probability), and a special game advantageous to the player. A setting display device 620 consisting of 7 segments for displaying the setting contents of the probability of generating a state, a RAM clear switch 630, a setting key switch 640, and a setting change switch 650 are mainly mounted.

A payout control board 70 for controlling the payout motor M to pay out game balls is connected to the main control board 60 configured as described above. And further, a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a for detecting winning to the special symbol 1 start port 44, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a for detecting winning to the special symbol 2 start port 45, and a normal symbol start port A normal symbol start opening switch 47a for detecting the passage of 47 and a winning to the general winning opening 48 (upper right general winning opening 48a, upper left general winning opening 48b, middle left general winning opening 48c, lower left general winning opening 48d) are detected. An upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, an upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, a middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, a lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and a large winning opening (not shown) opened or closed by the open/close door 46a. A large winning opening switch 46c for detection and an out opening switch 49a capable of detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 are connected. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c that controls the operation of the opening/closing member 45b, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b that controls the operation of the opening/closing door 46a, a special symbol 1 display device 50a, and a special symbol 2 display device 50b , and the normal symbol display device 51 are connected.

The main control board 60 configured in this way is advantageous to the player when the main control CPU 600a receives a signal from the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a, or the normal symbol starting port switch 47a. A lottery is conducted to determine whether to generate a special game state (so-called "win") or not to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player (so-called "losing"), and the lottery result is the success or failure information. The variation pattern of the special design, the display contents of the stop design or the normal design are determined, and the determined information is transmitted to the special design 1 display device 50a, the special design 2 display device 50b or the normal design display device 51. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 50a, the special symbol 2 display device 50b, or the normal symbol display device 51. Further, the main control board 60 , that is, the main control CPU 600 a generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits it to the effect control board 90 . In addition, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the middle left general winning opening switch When receiving signals from 48c1, lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and large winning opening switch 46c, determine how many game balls are to be paid out to the player, and pay out a payout control command PAY_CMD including the determined information. By transmitting to the control board 70, the payout control board 70 pays out game balls to the player.

As a result of the lottery, when the lottery for the normal symbol is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45c is driven and controlled so that the opening/closing member 45b is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, and when the lottery for the special symbol is won, A special electric accessary item solenoid 46b is controlled to open a large winning opening (not shown).

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, includes the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, and the middle left general winning opening switch. Each time a signal is received from 48c1, a lower left general prize winning port switch 48d1, and a large winning prize port switch 46c, the number of prize balls is counted, and each time a signal is received from the out port switch 49a, the total number of discharged game balls is counted. to measure Then, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, based on the measured number of prize balls and the total number of discharged game balls, the measurement display device 610 displays the contents related to the ratio of how many prize balls were played at the time of low probability. output to As a result, the measurement display device 610 displays the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls were won at the time of low probability.

To explain this measurement display device 610 in more detail, the measurement display device 610 includes, as shown in FIG. 610B, a third measurement display device 610C consisting of 7 segments, and a fourth measurement display device 610D consisting of 7 segments. 610B, the third measurement display device 610C, and the fourth measurement display device 610D display the contents related to the ratio of how many prize balls were won at the time of low probability.

On the other hand, the setting display device 620, as shown in FIG. 6” can be displayed in six steps. In order to change such setting contents, a special key is inserted into the setting key switch 640, and when it is turned on, the setting change switch 650 is operated to generate a special game state advantageous to the player. For example, the setting contents can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6" (for example, the setting "6" has the highest probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player). , setting "1" has the lowest probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player). The content of the setting change is displayed on the setting display device 620, and when the content of the setting change is confirmed, the dot on the lower right side of the 7-segment lights up to indicate that the content of the setting has been confirmed. there is In the following description, the setting change switch 650 has a function of changing the set content of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (setting change function) and a function of confirming the set change content (setting change function). However, of course, the setting change switch 650 has only the function of changing the setting contents of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and the setting change contents are changed. may be determined by providing another switch.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, the memory area of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) is not cleared entirely, but only a part of the memory area is cleared. That is, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the main control RAM 600c has memory space addresses 0000H to 0100H out of memory space addresses 0000H to 0200H. In the normal RAM area 600ca used as a memory space address 0100H to 0110H is an unused area 600cb, and the memory space address 0110H to 0130H is a normal used during game processing such as lottery processing In the stack area 600cc, the memory space addresses 0130H to 0150H are the unused area 600cd, and the memory space addresses 0150H to 0190H are the prize balls measured by the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600. In the measurement RAM area 600ce that stores the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number and non-winning number, memory space addresses 0190H to 01E0H are unused areas 600cf and memory space address 01E0H. Addresses to 0200H constitute a measurement stack area 600cg used for measuring the total number of game balls shot to the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls.

Thus, in the main control RAM 600c configured in this way, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, the measurement RAM area 600ce and the measurement stack area 600cg of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared, and the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal RAM area 600ca are cleared. 600cc of the stack area for use is cleared. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40 including the measured number of prize balls and the number of non-win prizes from being erroneously cleared. In this embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc are cleared. Including, memory space addresses 0000H to 0150H may be cleared.

The normal RAM area 600ca, the normal stack area 600cc, the measurement RAM area 600ce, and the measurement stack area 600cg are each started from an address whose last digit is 0, and the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack are An unused area 600cb is provided between the area 600cc, an unused area 600cd is provided between the normal stack area 600cc and the measurement RAM area 600ce, and a measurement RAM area 600ce and measurement stack area 600cg are provided. By providing an unused area 600cf between . This prevents other areas from being affected when the program runs out of control.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, the main control ROM 600b has memory space addresses 8000H to 8B90H out of memory space addresses 8000H to A800H. is stored in the normal program area 600ba, memory space addresses 8B90H to 9000H are unused areas 600bb, and memory space addresses 9000H to 9A00H are used for game processing such as lottery processing. In the normal data area 600bc where data is stored, memory space addresses 9A00H to 9C00H are unused areas 600bd, and memory space addresses 9C00H to A010H contain the number of prize balls and the number of non-win prizes. In the measurement program area 600be, which stores a program used for measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, memory space addresses A010H to A200H are unused areas 600bf, Memory space addresses A200H to A320H are a measurement data area in which data used when measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, is stored. 600bg, memory space addresses A320H to A780H are an unused area 600bh, and memory space addresses A780H to A800H are a vector table area 600bi. The vector table area 600bi stores table addresses of subroutines that can be called by the CALL_S instruction among a plurality of call instructions described later.

The main control RAM 600c configured in this way has a normal program area 600ba, a normal data area 600bc, a measurement program area 600be, a measurement data area 600bg, and a vector table area 600bi. Starting from an address starting from 0, an unused area 600bb is provided between the normal program area 600ba and the normal data area 600bc, and an unused area is provided between the normal data area 600bc and the measurement program area 600be. An unused area 600bf is provided between the measurement program area 600be and the measurement data area 600bg, and an unused area 600bh is provided between the measurement data area 600bg and the vector table area 600bi. By providing the area, each area can be distinguished. This prevents other areas from being affected when the program runs out of control.

<Description on payout control board>
The payout control board 70 receives a payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, the generated payout motor signal is used to control the payout motor M to pay out game balls to the player. Furthermore, the payout control board 70 transmits a prize ball counting signal indicating the payout operation of the game balls and a status signal related to an abnormality in the payout operation, and a launch control board 71 that shoots the game balls in response to the player's operation. process to transmit a launch control signal to start or stop the operation of

<Description on production control board>
The production control board 90 stores a production control CPU 900 that receives the production control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and executes and controls various productions, and a control program that describes the production control procedure. It is composed of an effect control ROM 910 consisting of a flash memory and an effect control RAM 920 functioning as a work area, a buffer memory and the like. Furthermore, the effect control board 90 is equipped with a sound LSI 930 for generating desired BGM and sound effects, and a sound ROM 940 in which sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance.

The effect control board 90 configured in this way is connected to a decorative lamp board 100 on which a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that produces a lamp effect is mounted. ) A push-button type performance button device 13 is connected which can change the performance effect by being pressed by the player when lit, and a speaker 17 is connected to emit BGM, effect sound, and the like. Further, the effect control board 90 is connected with a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses, and is connected with a setting button 15 that enables various settings, and controls the liquid crystal display device 41. A control board 120 is connected. Needless to say, this decorative lamp board 100 is also equipped with decorative lamps arranged on the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

Thus, the effect control board 90 configured in this way can control the special symbol variation pattern based on the jackpot lottery result (whether it is a jackpot or a loss) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the current game state, the The production control CPU 900 receives the production control command DI_CMD including the basic information required for the number of balls to be started and held, the number of balls to be started and the number of balls to be started and the decorative pattern to be stopped based on the lottery result. Then, the performance control CPU 900 determines a performance pattern corresponding to the received performance control command DI_CMD by lottery from many performance patterns stored in advance in the performance control ROM 910, and executes the determined performance pattern. The instructing control signal is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920 .

Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits to the sound LSI 930 a control signal relating to sound among the control signals instructing execution of the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 920 . In response to this, the sound LSI 930 reads sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940 and outputs it to the speaker 17 . As a result, the speaker 17 emits BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined production pattern.

Also, the effect control CPU 900 transmits to the decoration lamp board 100 a control signal related to light among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 . As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls lighting or extinguishing of decorative lamps such as LED lamps that produce the lamp effect, so that the lamp effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern is executed. .

Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits to the liquid crystal control board 120 the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD regarding the image among the control signals instructing the execution of the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 920 . As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, thereby displaying an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern on the liquid crystal display device 41. The Rukoto. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data for displaying an image according to the content of the effect, and is also equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls the output of the effect in general.

Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits to the movable accessory device 43 a control signal relating to the movable accessory among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 920 . As a result, the movable accessory device 43 moves according to the determined effect pattern.

By the way, the power supply to each board described above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. The power supply board 130 includes a voltage generating section 1300 , a voltage monitoring section 1310 and a system reset generating section 1320 . The voltage generation unit 1300 receives an AC voltage of 24 V, which is an external power source supplied from a transformation transformer (not shown) installed in an amusement arcade, and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages. Although not shown, it is supplied to each substrate.

In addition, the voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC 24V AC voltage, and when this voltage is interrupted or a power failure occurs and a voltage abnormality is detected, the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is sent to the main control board 60. is output to The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs a signal of "L" level when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs a signal of "H" level when it is normal.

On the other hand, the system reset generation unit 1320 generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and the generated system reset signal is output to each substrate, although not shown.

<Description of data arrangement in main control ROM>
Here, the arrangement of data stored in the normal data area 600bc and the measurement data area 600bg of the main control ROM 600b described above will be described with reference to FIG.

Conventionally, the data arrangement of the main control ROM 600b is configured in units of 1 byte, so depending on the type of data, the data arrangement includes unused bits among the 8 bits that make up 1 byte. . This point will be described in detail, taking as an example the data arrangement of the variable time data of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10(a).

It is assumed that there are a first variation time of 10 seconds, a second variation time of 30 seconds, a third variation time of 50 seconds, and a fourth variation time of 120 seconds as the data of the variation time of the special symbol. At this time, 10 seconds is 10,000 milliseconds, and as will be described later, 1 is counted when a timer interrupt occurs periodically every 4 ms, so 10,000/4=2500. becomes. Therefore, when calculated in this way, 30 seconds is 1D4CH, 50 seconds is 30D4H, and 120 seconds is 7530H.

Thus, the first variable time data corresponding to 10 seconds is 09C4H, which when converted to binary numbers is "0000 1001 1100 0100", and as shown in FIG. In the conventional data arrangement of variable time data in 600bc, the lower 8 bits "1100 0100" are arranged at memory space address 9000H, and the upper 8 bits "0000 1001" are arranged at the next memory space address 9001H. will be placed.

Next, the second variable time data corresponding to 30 seconds is 1D4CH, which when converted to binary number is "0001 1101 0100 1100", and as shown in FIG. In the conventional data arrangement of variable time data in 600bc, the lower 8 bits "0100 1100" are arranged at memory space address 9002H, and the upper 8 bits "0001 1101" are arranged at the next memory space address 9003H. will be placed.

Next, the third variable time data corresponding to 50 seconds is 30D4H, which when converted to binary number is "0011 0000 1101 0100", and as shown in FIG. In the conventional data arrangement of variable time data in 600bc, the lower 8 bits "1101 0100" are arranged at memory space address 9004H, and the upper 8 bits "0011 0000" are arranged at the next memory space address 9005H. will be placed.

Next, the fourth variable time data corresponding to 120 seconds is 7530H, which when converted to binary number is "0111 0101 0011 0000", and as shown in FIG. In the conventional data arrangement of variable time data in 600bc, the lower 8 bits "0011 0000" are arranged at the memory space address 9006H, and the upper 8 bits "0111 0101" are arranged at the next memory space address 9007H. will be placed.

Thus, in the conventional data arrangement of variable time data, data is arranged for each memory space address.

However, with such data arrangement, the first variation time of 10 seconds, the second variation time of 30 seconds, the third variation time of 50 seconds, and the fourth variation time of 120 seconds are all Since all the 16th bits are "0", even though only 15 bits are required as the variable time data, the useless 1 bit is stored in the memory as shown in FIG. 10(a). They are arranged at the 8th bit of space address 9001H, the 8th bit of memory space address 9003H, the 8th bit of memory space address 9005H, and the 8th bit of memory space address 9007H. Therefore, in the conventional data arrangement, the data arrangement of the main control ROM 600b cannot be efficiently performed, and thus the data capacity of the main control ROM 600b cannot be reduced.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the data stored in the normal data area 600bc is arranged as shown in FIG. 10(b) in order to efficiently arrange the data in the main control ROM 600b.

That is, the first variable time data corresponding to 10 seconds is 09C4H, and the 15-bit data to be used is expressed in binary notation as "000 1001 1100 0100", as shown in FIG. 10(b). , the lower 8 bits "1100 0100" are arranged at the memory space address 9000H, and the upper 7 bits "000 1001" are arranged at the next memory space address 9001H.

Next, the second variable time data corresponding to 30 seconds is 1D4CH, and when the 15-bit data to be used is expressed in binary, it becomes "001 1101 0100 1100", as shown in FIG. 10(b). , the least significant bit "0" of the lower 8 bits is arranged at the 8th bit of the memory space address 9001H, and the remaining 7 bits of the lower 8 bits "0100" are arranged at the next memory space address 9002H. 110" is arranged, the least significant bit "1" of the upper 7 bits is arranged at the 8th bit of the memory space address 9002H, and the remaining upper 7 bits are arranged at the next memory space address 9003H. 6 bits "001 110" are allocated.

Next, the third variable time data corresponding to 50 seconds is 30D4H, and the 15-bit data to be used is expressed in binary notation as "011 0000 1101 0100", as shown in FIG. 10(b). , the 8th and 7th bits of the memory space address 9003H are the lower 2 bits "00" of the lower 8 bits, and the remaining 6 bits of the lower 8 bits are arranged at the next memory space address 9004H "1101 01" is allocated to the memory space address 9004H, the lower 2 bits of the upper 7 bits are allocated to the 8th and 7th bits of the memory space address 9004H, and "00" is allocated to the next memory space address 9005H. "011 00", which is the remaining 5 bits of the high-order 7 bits, is arranged in the .

Next, the fourth variable time data corresponding to 120 seconds is 7530H, and the 15-bit data to be used is expressed in binary notation as "111 0101 0011 0000", as shown in FIG. 10(b). , the lower 3 bits "000" of the lower 8 bits are arranged at the 8th to 6th bits of the memory space address 9005H, and the remaining 5 bits of the lower 8 bits are arranged at the next memory space address 9006H. "0011 0" is arranged, and "101", which is the lower 3 bits of the upper 7 bits, is arranged in the 8th to 6th bits of the memory space address 9006H, and the next memory space address 9007H is arranged. "111 0", which is the remaining 4 bits of the high-order 7 bits, is arranged in .

Thus, by arranging the data across consecutive address addresses and arranging the data closely, the 8th to 5th bits of the memory space address 9007H become a free area. As a result, the data capacity can be reduced.

By the way, in arranging the data as shown in FIG. 10(b), for example, a program as shown in FIG. 11(a) is used. This program will be described below. This program is stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

As shown in FIG. 11(a), first, the top memory space address 9000H of the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9(b)) for data allocation is defined (ORG 9000H), and the defined label is D_HEDOUTTIME.

Next, the storage size is declared to be 15 bits (START EQU SIZE {15}), data 09C4H corresponding to the first variation time of 10 seconds, data 1D4CH corresponding to the second variation time of 30 seconds, and 50 seconds Write data 30D4H corresponding to the third variation time of , and data 7530H corresponding to the fourth variation time of 120 seconds, and declare that the data to be stored in 15-bit size is up to here (END EQU SIZE) . As a result, when the program is assembled to create ROM data, the data described in the program is stored in the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9(b)) as shown in FIG. 10(b). It will continue.

Thus, by arranging the data in such a manner that the storage size is specified by the program, the data arrangement as shown in FIG. 10(b) is performed. Although the data of 09C4H, 1D4CH, 30D4H, and 7530H are described in 16-bit format, since the storage size is declared to be 15 bits, when the program is assembled and ROM data is created, , as shown in FIG. 10(b), 15-bit data is stored starting from address 9000H.

On the other hand, to obtain the data stored in the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9(b)) of the main control ROM 600b, for example, a program as shown in FIG. 11(b) is used. This program will be described below. This program is stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

First, as a process before the processing of this program is started, a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation time) lottery is performed by the main control CPU 600a, and as a result of this lottery, the fourth variation time of 120 seconds. It is assumed that a variation pattern is selected and "04H" indicating the number of the selected variation pattern is stored in W_HENDOUNo shown in FIG. 11(b).

As shown in FIG. 11(b), first, the selected variation pattern number (“04H”) is acquired from W_HENDOUNo in which the selected variation pattern number (“04H”) is stored (LD A, (W_HENDOUNo)-1).

Next, the number (“03H”) decremented (-1) from the obtained variation pattern number is multiplied by 15 to calculate the offset value (MUL A, 15).

The offset value calculated above is then incremented (+1) (INC A) to match the bit position to be called.

Next, set the 15-bit data from the address obtained by adding the offset value calculated above to the first address (D_HENDOUTTIME (9000H) shown in FIG. 11(a)) where the fluctuation time is stored in the HL register. (LD(15) HL, D_HENDOUTTIME, A). As a result, the main control CPU 600a, shown in FIG. The data (111 0101 0011 0000) stored up to the 4th bit of address 9007H is set in the HL register. Thus, the fourth variable time data corresponding to 120 seconds is obtained from the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) of the main control ROM 600b. The internal registers (A register, HL register, etc.) of the main control CPU 600a are configured in 1-byte units. Therefore, the main control CPU 600a performs processing in 1-byte units according to the internal registers (A register, HL register, etc.) of the main control CPU 600a on the program, so 15-bit data (111 0101 0011 0000), 0 is added to the most significant bit, and 16-bit data (0111 0101 0011 0000) is set in the 2-byte HL register. Therefore, the program can perform processing without worrying that the read data size is 15 bits.

By the way, in the present embodiment, only the normal data area 600bc has been described as an example, but of course, the same data arrangement is possible even in the measurement data area 600bg. The normal data area 600bc and the measurement data area 600bg may be composed only of the above-described data arrangement area, or may be divided into the above-described data arrangement area and the conventional data arrangement area. You may configure it. In this way, a program can be created in accordance with the situation, thereby enabling optimal program processing.

In addition, in this embodiment, the data arrangement of the variation time data of the special symbol has been described as an example, but it is not limited to this, the distribution value of the variation pattern, the distribution table data of the selected variation pattern number, the jackpot It can be applied to any data such as the sorting value of the type lottery, sorting table data, and other set value data related to big hit control.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a data size of 15 bits is defined, that is, an example of defining one data size is shown, but it is also possible to define different bit sizes for a plurality of data. . This point will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, taking as an example a program for defining the judgment value of the variation pattern random number and the number data of the variation pattern selected at that time.

As shown in FIG. 12, the top memory space address 9100H of the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) for the data arrangement is defined (ORG 9100H), and the defined label is D_HEDOUHANTEI.

Next, a declaration (START EQU SIZE {14, 4}) to set the storage size to 14 bits and 4 bits is made. Then, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 255 (= 0100H-1), "0100H, 01H" indicating that the variation pattern number 01H is selected is described, and the variation pattern random number is 256 to 511 (= 0200H-1 ), "0200H, 02H" indicating that the variation pattern number 02H is selected, and when the variation pattern random number is 512 to 4999 (= 1388H-1), select the variation pattern number 04H If the variation pattern random number is 5000 to 10000 (= 2710H-1), describe "2710H, 08H" indicating that the variation pattern number 08H is selected, and store the size Declare that the data for 14 bits and 4 bits is up to here (END EQU SIZE). As a result, the main control CPU 600a stores 14-bit and 4-bit data in order from memory space address 9100H in the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9(b)). Although the data of 0100H, 0200H, 1388H, and 2710H are described in 16-bit format, and the data of 01H, 02H, 04H, and 08H are described in 8-bit format, the storage size is changed to 14 bits and 4 bits. Since the declaration is made, the main control CPU 600a will store 14-bit data and 4-bit data starting from address 9100H.

Thus, in this way, different bit sizes can be defined for a plurality of data.

<Description of Counter Update Processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 13, the process of updating random numbers such as normal symbols and special symbols used in the lottery, which will be described later, and of counters such as a common counter will be described.

Conventionally, when a program updates a counter that circulates within a predetermined range, it has been necessary to create a program for resetting the counter to 0 when the predetermined range is exceeded. This point will be described in detail, taking as an example the counter program that is updated in the range of 0 to 99 shown in FIG. 13(a).

As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the counter program labeled M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the work value of W_COUNTER is set in the A register (LD A, ( W_COUNTER)).

Then, the value of the A register is incremented (+1) (INC A).

It is then compared to 100 (CP 100) and if greater than 100, the A register is set to 0 (XOR A).

On the other hand, it compares with 100 (CP 100), and if it does not exceed 100, it jumps to label XXX (JR C, XXX). Then, at this label XXX, the updated count value is stored in the W_COUNTER work (LD (W_COUNTER), A).

Thus, by repeating the above program, the count value is updated within the range of 0-99.

Thus, conventionally, when updating a counter that circulates from 0 to 99 in a program, it was necessary to create a program for processing to reset the counter to 0 when it exceeds 99 as described above.

However, in the above-described program, the comparison instruction must always be used for branch processing, and there is a problem that the processing load of the program and the reduction of the program capacity cannot be achieved.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a counter program that can update a counter that circulates within a predetermined range without branching using a comparison instruction is constructed. This point will be described in detail, taking as an example the counter program that updates in the range of 0 to 63 shown in FIG. 13(b). This counter program is stored in the normal program area 600ba and the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

As shown in FIG. 13(b), in the counter program labeled M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the work value of W_COUNTER is set in the A register (LD A, ( W_COUNTER)).

Next, the value of the A register is incremented (+1) and the lower 6 bits are masked with "0011 1111" (AND A+, 0011 1111B).

Then, the updated count value is stored in the W_COUNTER work (LD (W_COUNTER), A).

Thus, by repeating the above program, the count value is updated within the range of 0-63.

Therefore, if the above program is used, even if the count value is incremented (+1) from 63 (=0011 1111) and becomes 64 (=0100 0000), the value after the addition is "0011 1111 (AND A+, 0011 1111B), the count value becomes 0 (=0000 0000). Therefore, by masking with "0011 1111" all the time, not only when the value changes from 63 to 64 as in the program described above, branch processing using a comparison instruction can be performed in the program as in the past. A counter that circulates within a predetermined range can be updated without provision. As a result, the processing load of the program can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the total number is 64, that is, the total number is a power of 2. However, the program is not limited to this and can be applied to any count value. be. However, it is preferably used in a counter program that updates a count value whose total is a power of two. This is because mask processing is easy.

By the way, the counter program described above can also be used as a general-purpose module. This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), in the counter program labeled M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the value of the HL register is set in the A register (LD A, (HL )).

Next, the value of the A register is incremented (+1) and masked with the value of the B register (AND A+, B).

Then, the updated count value is stored in the HL register (LD (HL), A).

Thus, the counter program labeled M_INCEX, which has been made into a general module as described above, sets the work value of W_COUNTER in the HL register (LD HL, W_COUNTER) as shown in FIG. is set in the B register and the counter program labeled M_INCEX is read out (CALL M_INCEX).

Thus, by using the above-described counter program as a general-purpose module, it becomes possible to use it when updating a plurality of count values.

<Description of call instruction>
Next, referring to FIG. 14, a call instruction relating to the subroutine table address that can be called by the CALL_S instruction stored in the vector table area 600bi of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B will be described. do.

In this embodiment, as call instructions executable by the main control CPU 600a, a plurality of call instructions including CALL_S instruction, CALL_M instruction, CALL_L instruction, and CALL instruction are provided. This CALL_S instruction has the smallest program code data amount (for example, 1 byte) among the plurality of call instructions. The subroutine called by this CALL_S instruction is called using the storage number of the address data table stored in the vector table area 600bi of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b). As shown in FIG. 14(a), this address data table stores the start address data of subroutines called by the CALL_S instruction such as data set processing (DW M_DTSET) and command transmission processing (DW M_CMDOUT) in 2 bytes. ing. Note that this stored order is used as the storage number when called by the CALL_S instruction. As a result, the program can use the name of the subroutine declared in this address data table without being aware of the storage number.

Therefore, in order to call the processing stored in such address data table, the CALL_S instruction is used as shown in FIG. 14(b). More specifically, the program shown in FIG. 14(b) shows a part of the initialization process described later, and the function of creating a constant cycle pulse output provided inside the main control CPU 600a and A CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) setting table (D_CTCSET), which has a time measurement function, etc., is set in the HL register (LD HL, D_CTCSET), and data set processing (M_DTSET) is called with the CALL_S instruction. There is (CALL_SM_DTSET).

By the way, this CTC setting table stores the contents as shown in FIG. 14(c). That is, the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9A is set in the first half (LOW W_CTC1 to 3), and the second half (001H, 010H, 080H) is set in the normal RAM area 600ca. An end code is stored (DB 0FFH) indicating the data to be read and finally indicating the end of the data set.

On the other hand, the data set processing is performed as shown in FIG. 14(d). Specifically, first, the HL register is shifted to the A register, and then the HL register is incremented (+1) (LD A, (HL+)).

The A register is then compared with 0FFH (CP 0FFH) to check for the end of the data set.

Next, the upper address of the normal RAM area 600ca is set in the D register (LD D, 00H).

Next, the lower address of the normal RAM area 600ca read from the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET shown in FIG. 14(c)) is set in the E register (LD E, A).

Next, the data value to be set from the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET shown in FIG. 14(c)) is read into the A register (LD A, (HL+)).

Next, data is set in the work address set in the DE register (LD (DE), A), and the process returns to the beginning of the data setting process (JRM_DTSET).

Thus, in this way, the data set processing called by the CALL_S instruction will be executed.

On the other hand, the program shown in FIG. 14(b), which shows a part of the initialization process to be described later, calls the data set process (M_DTSET) with the CALL_S instruction, and then displays the standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see FIG. 5). Set the standby screen display command (0BA01H) to the DE register (LD DE, 0BA01H).

Next, the command transmission processing (M_CMDOUT) is called with the CALL_S instruction (CALL_SM_CMDOUT). This command transmission process is performed as shown in FIG. 14(e).

In particular,
LD A, D
OUT (CMDPORT), A
and output the upper byte data of the command from the command port.

then
LD B, 1000
WAIT:
DJNZ WAIT
and waits for a while until the effect control CPU 900 receives the command data.

then
LD A,E
OUT (CMDPORT), A
and output the lower byte data of the command from the command port.

Thus, the command transmission process called by the CALL_S instruction is executed in this way.

Thus, in this way, the CALL_S instruction will be used in the initialization process.

However, since the above program is only an example, the CALL_S instruction is used not only for initialization processing but also for timer interrupts, which will be described later. That is, the command transmission process is not limited to the initialization process, but command transmission can be performed in various situations such as when the number of start holding balls increases, when the special symbol starts to change, when the jackpot starts, when an error occurs, etc. executed. Therefore, the CALL_S instruction is also used for timer interrupts.

Therefore, as described in the above program, by making the highly versatile process a subroutine corresponding to the CALL_S instruction, an increase in the data amount of the program can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

In addition, command transmission processing is executed in various situations such as when the number of start pending balls increases, when special symbols start to fluctuate, when a big hit starts, and when an error occurs. , CALL_S instructions are used in timer interrupt processing at a higher rate than in initialization processing to main loop processing that calls timer interrupt processing. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

By the way, among the plurality of call instructions, the CALL_M instruction is used when calling a subroutine within a predetermined address range. Specifically, it is used when calling each subroutine such as special design processing, normal design processing, timer management processing, etc., which are executed in the timer interrupt processing described later. Since the CALL_S instruction is used when calling a subroutine with high versatility, the CALL_M instruction is used for each subroutine executed in the timer interrupt process that is called only once. Note that the CALL_M instruction differs in the data amount of the program code depending on the address of the subroutine to be called (for example, 2 bytes to 3 bytes).

On the other hand, among the plurality of call instructions, the CALL_L instruction, when calling a subroutine, sets the program counter (the address of the program being executed) to the normal stack area 600cc of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. In addition to saving to the stack area 600cg, the value of the flag register is also saved to the normal stack area 600cc and the measurement stack area 600cg of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9(a). Therefore, the CALL_L instruction is used when a flag is held before calling a subroutine and the value of the flag changes within the subroutine. Note that this CALL_L instruction consists of, for example, 2 bytes.

On the other hand, among the plurality of call instructions, the CALL instruction is mainly stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. It is used when calling a program used for measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls. That is, when calling the address address of the program used when measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, it cannot be read by other call instructions. Since there is a possibility that a subroutine is arranged at an address address, CALL instruction is used. It should be noted that the CALL_M command described above cannot call the program used when measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls. Since the CALL_M instruction described above cannot be called by setting the address of the subroutine in a 2-byte register such as the HL register, it is called by specifying the address directly. be. Therefore, the CALL instruction calls a program used for measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, because there is no limit to the address address of the subroutine to be called. be able to. Note that this CALL instruction consists of, for example, 4 bytes.

Here, an example of using the CALL_M instruction and the CALL instruction described above will be described using the program shown in FIG. 14(f) as an example. The program shown in FIG. 14(f) shows the main loop processing which will be described later. A CALL command is used to call the winning ball winning number management process 1 (M_SHOUKYU1), which is a program used when measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls. Then (CALL M_SHOUKYU1), various random number update processing (M_RANSU), which is a program used during game processing such as lottery processing stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B, is executed. The process of calling with the CALL_M instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1) and enabling interrupts (EI) is repeated.

Thus, in this way the CALL_M and CALL instructions are used.

As described above, among the plurality of call instructions, the subroutine called by the CALL_M instruction and the subroutine called by the CALL_S instruction are stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b). A subroutine called by the CALL instruction is stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b). However, by selectively using a plurality of call instructions according to the situation, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

<Explanation of the program>
Here, the program used during game processing such as lottery processing stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. The outline of the program used for measuring the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 35. FIG.

<Description of main processing>
First, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal is sent to the effect that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generator 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7) is supplied to each control board. , in response to the signal, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 7) reads out the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. I do. At this time, the main control CPU 600a first sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs initial settings such as register values in the main control CPU 600a (step S2).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 600a sets the activation waiting time of the sub-control board 80 (step S3), decrements (-1) the set waiting time (step S4), and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) not shown. (step S5).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the set waiting time has become "0" (step S6), and if it has not become "0" (step S6: ≠ 0), returns to the process of step S4. , "0" (step S6:=0), the process proceeds to step S7.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 7) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 7) twice, and are stored in an internal register (not shown) of the main control CPU 600a, and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S7). If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S8: YES), the process returns to step S7. If the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is at "H" level (step S8: NO), The process proceeds to step S9. That is, the main control CPU 600a repeats the same processing until the abnormal voltage signal ALARM changes to the normal level (that is, "H" level) (steps S7-S8). By acquiring the abnormal voltage signal ALARM twice in this manner, an accurate signal can be read.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S9), and confirms whether or not a signal (power-on signal) indicating that power has been turned on from the payout control board 70 ( step S10). If the power-on signal has not come (step S10: OFF), the process returns to step S9, and if the power-on signal has come (step S10: ON), a constant period A CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of generating a pulse output, a function of time measurement, etc. is set. That is, the main control CPU 600a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every 4 ms (step S11).

It should be noted that this CTC setting process sets the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET) in the HL register (LD HL, D_CTCSET) shown in FIG. It is processed by the program that is doing

<Main processing: Description of setting display device>
Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 and turned on (step S12). If the setting key switch 640 is turned on (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step S12: YES), as shown in FIG. S13). If the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. All are cleared (step S14). However, it is desirable that the RAM area storing data relating to setting values, which will be described later, be held without being cleared, considering that the setting values may be changed based on the previous setting values.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the setting changing flag to ON (step S15), and permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S16).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the effect control board 90 a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display that the setting is being changed (step S17), and the main control RAM 600c (FIG. 7). (see step S18). The processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing for displaying that the setting is being changed is called by the CALL_S instruction and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the obtained setting value indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S19). If the acquired setting value does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S19: NO), the acquired setting value is set to "1" (step S20). On the other hand, if the acquired setting value indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S19: YES), the process proceeds to step S21.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs processing for displaying the setting values on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B) (step S21). As a result, one of the values "1" to "6" is displayed on the setting display device 620. FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes input management processing during main processing (step S22).

<Description of input management processing during main processing>
This input management processing during main processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the main control CPU 600a first clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S50).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so that a wait of 4 ms is applied, and counts down (step S51). In this process, when confirming a change in the level data of the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7), by waiting at least 4 ms after the previous acquisition of the switch level, level data due to irregularities such as noise can be prevented. This is processing for confirming that there is no change.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the current switch level data from the input port (switch port) of the main control CPU 600a that can confirm the change in the switch level of the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S52). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates switch edge data from the previous and current switch level data (step 53). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the voltage monitoring process (step S54) and finishes the input management process during the main process. This voltage monitoring process determines the level of the abnormal voltage signal ALARM output from the power supply substrate 130 (see FIG. 7). The purpose is not backup processing, such as clearing the port and transmission of a power interruption command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the production control board 90, but the purpose is to execute power interruption processing during normal games. This power interruption command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by a CALL_S command and processed.

Thus, by executing such an input management process during main processing, the main control CPU 600a may erroneously input data such as noise even though the setting has not been changed by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). is obtained and misidentified that the settings have been changed, preventing erroneous setting changes.

<Main processing: Description of setting display device>
Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the created edge data stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and changes the setting with the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). It is checked whether or not the completion function is ON (step S23). If the setting change completion function is not turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S23: NO), the main control CPU 600a turns on the setting change function by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). is confirmed (step S24). If the setting change function is not turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S24: NO), the main control CPU 600a returns to the process of step S22 and turns on the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). If the setting change function is ON (step S24: YES), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the current set value (step S25) and returns to the process of step S19.

On the other hand, if the setting change completion function is turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the current set value in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) ( (step S26), and the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B) indicates that the set values have been determined. (step S27). As a result, the dot on the lower right side of the seven segments forming the setting display device 620 (see FIG. 8(b)) lights up, indicating that the setting has been finalized.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S28).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 is turned off (step S29). If it is not turned off (step S29: NO), the processing of steps S28 to S29 is repeated until it is turned off, and if it is turned off (step S29: YES), the setting value set in the effect control board 90 is indicated. A setting value command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S30), a setting changing flag is set to OFF (step S31), and the process proceeds to step S40. This set value command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by a CALL_S command and processed.

<Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the setting key switch 640 (see FIG. 7) is OFF (step S12: NO) and the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are not opened as shown in FIG. : NO), the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S32), and gives a processing command (effect A control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S33).

14(b), the standby screen display command (0BA01H) for displaying the standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see FIG. 5) is set in the DE register (see FIG. 5). LD DE, 0BA01H) and command transmission processing (M_CMDOUT) are processed by a program (CALL_SM_CMDOUT) that calls the command transmission processing (M_CMDOUT) with the CALL_S instruction.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the contents of the backup flag BFL (step S34). The backup flag BFL is data indicating whether or not backup processing has been executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring processing shown in FIG.

If the backup flag BFL is in the OFF state (step S34: OFF), it means that backup processing is not being executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22, which will be described later. The main control CPU 600a transmits a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating a RAM error to the effect control board 90 (step S35), and performs infinite loop processing. It should be noted that the processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing indicating that there is a RAM error is called by the CALL_S instruction and processed.

On the other hand, if the backup flag BFL is ON (step S34: ON), it means that backup processing is being executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22, which will be described later. Therefore, the main control CPU 600a performs checksum calculation for calculating the checksum value. After the checksum value is calculated, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of comparing the calculation result with the stored value of the SUM address in the main control RAM 600c (step S36). Note that the checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the main control RAM 600c, and the stored operation result is stored in the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. 7 together with other data stored in the main control RAM 600c. maintained by a backup power source generated by

If the stored value of the SUM address and the calculated checksum value do not match (step S36: NO), the main control CPU 600a gives the effect control board 90 a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating a RAM error. is transmitted (step S35), and infinite loop processing is performed. Incidentally, as described above, the processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing indicating that there is a RAM error is called by the CALL_S instruction and processed.

On the other hand, if they match (step S36: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms the contents of the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) (step S37). If the edge data of the RAM clear switch 630 is ON (step S37: ON), the main control CPU 600a determines that the RAM clear switch 630 has been pressed, ), the measurement stack area 600cg (see FIG. 9A) is not cleared, the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 9A), the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) ) is cleared (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S40.

Thus, as described above, when the backup flag is OFF (step S34: OFF) or when the checksum values do not match (step S36: NO), the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) is turned ON. However, the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared. This is because when there is an abnormality in the backup process or when the checksum value is abnormal, there is a possibility that the setting value displayed on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B) is abnormal. Because it is expensive. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, after the processing of step S35, infinite loop processing is executed, the power is turned on again, and the game cannot be restarted unless the set value is changed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player and the game hall (hall) are disadvantaged.

On the other hand, if the edge data of the RAM clear switch 630 is OFF (step S37: OFF), the main control CPU 600a determines that the RAM clear switch 630 is not pressed, and the data stored in the main control RAM 600c Based on this, a process of returning to the game operation at the time of power shutdown is performed (step S38).

Thus, after completing the process of step S38 or step S39, the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S40) and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) not shown. (step S41).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the firing control signal to ON and transmits it to the payout control board 70 (step S42). As a result, the payout control board 70 controls the launch control board 71 to start operating.

Next, the main control CPU 600a reads the program stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. Then, the winning ball winning number management process 1 is executed (step S44). Then, the main control CPU 600a updates various random number counters based on the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. The permission state is restored (step S46), the process returns to step S43, and a loop process of repeating the processes of steps S43 to S46 is performed.

It should be noted that the process of step S43 to step S46, shown in FIG. 14 (f), after performing the interrupt prohibition process (DI), call the prize ball winning number management process 1 (M_SHOUKYU1) with a CALL instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1). , various random number updating processes (M_RANSU) are called with the CALL_M instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1), and interrupts are permitted (EI).

Thus, when the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) is pressed, the measurement RAM area 600cb and the measurement stack area 600cg (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared. , the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c and the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9(a)) are cleared so that the game area 40 including the measured number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls is shot. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the total number of game balls or the like is erroneously cleared. In other words, even if the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of some kind of abnormality, the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40 including the measured number of prize balls and the number of non-win prizes, etc., will be erroneously cleared even after the power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to generate accurate information displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)). can do.

<Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20, the prize ball winning number management process 1 will be described in detail. This winning ball winning management process 1 is executed by reading out the program stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

As shown in FIG. 17, in the prize ball winning number management process 1, first, the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a are saved to the measurement stack area 600cg (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. (step S60).

Next, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S61).

<Description of initial setting of RAM area for measurement>
This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 18. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 7) first checks the RAM error flag (step S100). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S100: YES), and an abnormality occurs in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error). , step S101 and step S102 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S103.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, the main control CPU 600a determines that it indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S100: NO), A value is acquired (step S101). Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the value of the acquired initialized flag is 5AH (step S102). If it is not 5AH (step S102: NO), the initialized flag is set to 5AH (step S103), the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) is initialized (cleared) (step S104), The initialization process for the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) is completed. On the other hand, if it is 5AH (step S102: YES), it is determined that the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) has already been initialized, and the measurement RAM area initialization process ends.

Thus, when the obtained setting value does not indicate any value of "1" to "6", the measurement (described later) corresponding to the current setting value is not performed normally. Therefore, even if it has been initialized, the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c should be cleared.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the measurement RAM area 600ce is completely cleared is shown, but the y6 role product ratio calculated in the counting process (step S63 shown in FIG. 17), which will be described later, is stored. The y6 role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce and the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce that stores the yA role product ratio calculated in the later-described counting process (step S63 shown in FIG. 17) Alternatively, only the work area of the area may be cleared.

<Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 17, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S61), and then executes the count process (step S62).

<Description of count processing>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 19. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control CPU 600a generates a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7). A set value (for example, a set value of "1" to "6") of the probability to cause is obtained, and the current set value is used as an offset to select a count counter table according to the set value (step S120).

By the way, contents corresponding to set values 1 to 6 are stored in this count counter table.

That is, in the count counter table for set value 1,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Set value 1 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 1,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 2,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Set value 2 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 2,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 2,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Set value 3 first role cumulative prize ball counter 1,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 3,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 3,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 4,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Set value 4 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 4,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 5,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
First accessory cumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 5,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 5,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 5,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 6,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Set value 6 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 6,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 6,
is stored.

Therefore, for example, if the current set value is "2", the count counter table for set value 2 will be selected. Note that the count counter table corresponding to the set values described above is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, at step S552 shown in FIG. 31 to be described later, the main control CPU 600a stores the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. , the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the input flag of the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, the input flag of the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a are obtained (step S121). Then, these input flags are checked (step S122), and if all the input flags are OFF (step S122: NO), the process proceeds to step S126, and if any one of the input flags is ON ( Step S122: YES), total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set It is added to the value of total prize ball counter 1) for value 2 (step S123). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 is in the ON state, five winning balls will be played, so the total winning ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set value is "2 ”, +5 is added to the total winning ball counter 1) for set value 2. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is +10 (x the number of input flags in the ON state minutes). Furthermore, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls will be played, so the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set value is "2") If so, add +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S124). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S124: NO), the process proceeds to step S126.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S124: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds the value of the cumulative winning ball counter (step S125). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 is in the ON state, 5 prize balls will be won, so +5 is added to the value of the accumulated prize ball counter. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, +10 (the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative winning ball counter. Further, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. It should be noted that this cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, at step S552 shown in FIG. 31, the main control CPU 600a sets the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. acquire (step S126). If this input flag is OFF (step S127: NO), the process proceeds to step S132. Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) (step S128), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S129). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a is in the ON state, three prize balls will be given, so the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current If the set value is "2", +3 is added to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for set value 2, and the total prize balls for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 +3 is added to the value of the counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the total winning ball counter 1 for the set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S130). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S130: NO), the process proceeds to step S132.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S130: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S131). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 is added to the value of the first accessory accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this first accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, at step S552 shown in FIG. 31, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. (Step S132). If this input flag is OFF (step S133: NO), the process proceeds to step S138. Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 Second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) (step S134), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S135). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played. is "2", +15 is added to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2, and the total prize ball counter 1 for the set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 (For example, if the current set value is "2", +15 is added to the total winning ball counter 1 for set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S136). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S136: NO), the process proceeds to step S138.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S136: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S137). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played, so +15 is added to the value of the second accessory accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this second accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, at step S552 shown in FIG. 31, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the outlet switch 49a stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c ( Step S138), if this input flag is OFF (step S139: NO), the process proceeds to step S142, and if this input flag is ON (step S139: YES), the value of the cumulative out counter is incremented. (+1) (step S140), and cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" , the value of the set value 2 cumulative out counter 1) is incremented (+1) (step S141). The cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the cumulative out counter (step S142), and if the cumulative total number of outs has not reached a predetermined value (60000) (step S142: NO), proceeds to the process of step S148, If the total number of outs has reached a predetermined value (60000) (step S142: YES), the set value 1 to 6 total prize ball counter 1 ( For example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2 is set to set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120. (For example, if the current set value is "2", the total prize ball counter 2 for the set value 2) is stored (step S143), and the set value 1 to Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is set to the first role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" , stored in the set value 2 cumulative prize ball counter 2) (step S144), and the second role for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 The value of the cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for the set value 2) is set to the set value 1 to 6 selected in step S120. Second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) stored (step S145), and the cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set The value of the cumulative out counter 1 for value 2 is set to the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, the current set value is "2"). If so, it is stored in the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) (step S146).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the total winning ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", Total award ball counter 1 for set value 2), first role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, the current set value is "2", the first accessory cumulative award ball counter 1) for set value 2, the second accessory for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 Cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), a counter for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 The value of the cumulative out-counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the table (for example, if the current set value is "2", the cumulative out-counter 1 for set value 2) is cleared (step S147).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S148). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S148: NO), the counting process is finished, and if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S148: YES), the low probability cumulative out counter is incremented (+1) (step S149), the counting process ends. The low-probability cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

<Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 17, the main control CPU 600a executes the counting process (step S62) and then executes the counting process (step S63).

<Description of counting process>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 20. As shown in FIG. 20, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the low probability cumulative out counter (step S160). If the value of the low-probability cumulative out-counter is 0 (step S160: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S160: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role cumulative prize ball counter. is added, and the added value is divided by the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter to calculate the base value of how many prize balls were played at the time of low-probability, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9 (a)) is stored in the bL base monitor work area (step S161).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the cumulative out counter (step S162). If the cumulative out-counter value is 0 (step S162: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S162: NO), the main control CPU 600a adds the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter and the second role cumulative prize ball counter, By dividing the added value by the value of the cumulative out counter, the base value of how many prize balls are played is calculated, and the b6 base monitor of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c Store in the work area (step S163).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If there is, the value of the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) is checked (step S164).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S164: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the set value 1 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 1st role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for ~6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2) and step S120 shown in FIG. 2nd role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected by (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second The value of the accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) is added, and the added value is the total prize ball counter for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the set value 2 total prize ball counter 2) is divided by the value to calculate the role product ratio, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. It is stored in the y6 role-thing ratio work area (see FIG. 9A) (step S165).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 2 for 6 (for example, total prize ball counter 2 for set value 2 if the current set value is "2"), the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , store in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S166), and finish the counting process.

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S164: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) and the steps shown in FIG. Second role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", it is for set value 2 The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1) is added, and the added value is the total prize for the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), the role product ratio is calculated, and the measurement RAM of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area of the area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) (step S167).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is calculated, the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , store in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S168), and finish the counting process.

<Description of Another Embodiment of Counting Processing>
By the way, the counting process is not limited to the processing method shown in FIG. 20, and may be the process shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the display counter shown in FIG. If not (step S170: <first predetermined value), bL calculation processing is performed (step S171).

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(b), the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the low probability cumulative out counter (step S171a). If the value of the low-probability cumulative out-counter is 0 (step S171a: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the low probability cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S171a: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role cumulative prize ball counter is added, and the added value is divided by the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter to calculate the base value of how many prize balls were played at the time of low-probability, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9 (a)) is stored in the bL base monitor work area (step S171b), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the main control CPU 600a indicates that the value of the display counter shown in FIG. 32 to be described later reaches a value (first predetermined value) corresponding to 5 seconds, If (second predetermined value) is not reached (step S170: <second predetermined value), b6 calculation processing is performed (step S172).

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(c), the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the cumulative out counter (step S172a). If the cumulative out-counter value is 0 (step S172a: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S172a: NO), the main control CPU 600a adds the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter and the second role cumulative prize ball counter, By dividing the added value by the value of the cumulative out counter, the base value of how many prize balls are played is calculated, and the b6 base monitor of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c Store it in the work area (step S172b) and finish the counting process.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the main control CPU 600a indicates that the value of the display counter shown in FIG. If (the third predetermined value) is not reached (step S170: <third predetermined value), y6 calculation processing is performed (step S173).

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(d), the main control CPU 600a controls the setting value 1-6 cumulative out counter 2 (for example, If the current set value is "2", the value of the cumulative out counter 2 for set value 2 is checked (step S173a).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S173a: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the setting value 1 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 1st role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for ~6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2) and step S120 shown in FIG. 2nd role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected by (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second The value of the accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) is added, and the added value is the total prize ball counter for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the set value 2 total prize ball counter 2) is divided by the value to calculate the role product ratio, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. (See FIG. 9(a)) is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area (step S173b), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S173a: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) and the steps shown in FIG. Second role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", it is for set value 2 The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1) is added, and the added value is the total prize for the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), the role product ratio is calculated, and the measurement RAM of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area of the area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) (step S173c), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21(a), the main control CPU 600a indicates that the value of the display counter shown in FIG. 32 to be described later reaches a value (third predetermined value) corresponding to 15 seconds, If it has not reached (fourth predetermined value) (step S170: <fourth predetermined value), yA calculation processing is performed (step S174).

That is, as shown in FIG. 21(e), the main control CPU 600a, as shown in FIG. If the current set value is "2", the value of the cumulative out counter 2 for set value 2 is checked (step S174a).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S174a: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the set value 1 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for ~6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for the set value 2) is shown in FIG. 19 Step S120 Total prize ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in (For example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 2 for set value 2 ) to calculate the role product ratio related to the big winning opening, and store it in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S174b ), ending the counting process.

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S174a: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is shown in FIG. Total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize balls for set value 2 By dividing by the value of the counter 1), the role product ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated, and stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c ( Step S174c), the counting process ends.

Therefore, if the counting process as shown in FIG. 21 is performed, only the values to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) are calculated, thereby shortening the time required for the calculation process. can do.

Note that in the counting process shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set If the value is "2", the calculation is performed even if the value of the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000. The calculations in step S173c shown in FIG. 21(d) and step S174c shown in FIG. 21(e) may be omitted.

<Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, after completing the above-described processing, the main control CPU 600a executes counting processing (step S63) as shown in FIG. ) restores the contents of the saved register (step S64), and finishes the prize ball win number management process 1.

Thus, the ball winning number management process 1 is executed in the main loop process as shown in FIG. ) is not executed while the set value displayed in ) is being changed, there is no need to provide a branch process such as not executing the winning ball winning number management process 1 during the setting change, thereby reducing the program capacity. In addition, the processing speed can be improved.

<Description of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a timer interrupt program that interrupts the above-described main processing and is started every 4 ms will be described. This program is to read and execute a program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

When this timer interrupt occurs, save processing is executed to save the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S200), and then the voltage is monitored. Processing is executed (step S201). This voltage monitoring process determines the level of the abnormal voltage signal ALARM output from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7). Backup processing of stored data, that is, processing of calculating the checksum value of the data and storing the calculated checksum value as backup data in the main control RAM 600c is performed.

Next, when the voltage monitoring process (step S201) ends, the main control CPU 600a performs timer subtraction processing of various timers (normal symbol variation timer, normal symbol role timer, etc.) that manage the time of each game operation. (Step S202).

Next, the main control CPU 600a includes a special symbol 1 start switch 44a (see FIG. 7), a special symbol 2 start switch 45a (see FIG. 7), a normal symbol start switch 47a (see FIG. 7), Upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7), upper left general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7), middle left general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7), lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7), The ON/OFF signals of various switches including the outlet switch 49a (see FIG. 7) and the big winning switch 46c (see FIG. 7) are input, and the ON/OFF signal level, The rising state is stored (step S203). The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs random number management processing (step S204). Specifically, it carries out a process of updating random numbers such as normal symbols and special symbols used in the lottery. At this time, the counter programs shown in FIGS. 13(b) to 13(d) are executed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs error management processing (step S205). In the error management process, the supply of game balls is stopped, or the game balls are jammed, the special symbol 1 start switch 44a (see FIG. 7), the special symbol 2 start switch 45a (see FIG. 7), Normal pattern start opening switch 47a (see FIG. 7), upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7), upper left general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7), middle left general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7), lower left It is to determine whether there is an abnormality inside the device, such as disconnection of the general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7), the out opening switch 49a (see FIG. 7), and the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 7). be. In addition, when some error occurs, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the error is transmitted to the effect control board 90, and this command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by CALL_S instruction. will be processed as

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) is within the range of "1" to "6". is confirmed (step S206). If the RAM error flag is set to ON (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7). It determines that the set value is outside the range of "1" to "6", skips the process related to the design, and proceeds to the process of step S219. On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 600a generates a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7). It is determined that the set value of the probability is within the range of "1" to "6", and the process proceeds to step S207.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the setting changing flag (step S207). If the setting changing flag is set to ON (step S207: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that it is an irregular state in which the setting value can only be changed when the power is turned on, and step S217. proceed to the processing of On the other hand, if the setting changing flag is set to OFF (step S207: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines that the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is not being changed, and step The process proceeds to S208.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the setting confirmation flag (step S208). If the setting confirmation flag is set to ON (step S208: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is being confirmed, and in step S214 Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the setting confirmation flag is set to OFF (step S208: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines that the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is not being confirmed, and step S209. proceed to the processing of

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes prize ball management processing (step S209). This prize ball management process outputs a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 7) to perform a payout operation. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal symbol processing (step S210). In this normal design process, a winning lottery for normal symbols is executed, and based on the result of the lottery, the variation pattern of the normal symbols and the stop display state of the normal symbols are determined. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal electric accessory management processing (step S2111). In this normal electric auditors management process, a signal related to control of the normal electric auditors solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7) necessary for normal electric auditors open game generation is generated based on the lottery result of the normal symbol processing (step S210). It is a thing.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes special symbol processing (step S212). In this special design process, a lottery for the special design is executed, and the variation pattern of the special design and the stop display mode of the special design are determined based on the result of the lottery. The details of this processing will be described later.

By the way, when executing the special symbol processing, the main control CPU 600a sets the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, which is stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7), regarding the lottery of special symbols. Based on the value, lottery of special symbols is performed. Therefore, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) is within the range of "1" to "6". If it is out of range, the RAM error flag is set to ON.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes a special electric accessary product management process (step S213). In this special electric accessary product management process, when the jackpot lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", setting processing necessary for executing and controlling the winning game corresponding to the hit is mainly performed. be. At this time, a signal for controlling the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7) is also generated. In addition, when the jackpot lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", a command (effect control command DI_CMD) relating to it is transmitted to the effect control board 90 . This command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by a CALL_S instruction and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of confirming the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S214). The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the prize ball winning number management process 2 (step S215). In this prize ball winning number management process 2, the process of displaying the value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 of step S44 shown in FIG. It is something to do. The details of this processing will be described later.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 22, in the prize ball winning number management process 2, the RAM error (step S206 shown in FIG. 22) and the irregular state in which the set value is changed (step S207 shown in FIG. 22) are It will not be processed. Incidentally, the winning ball winning number management process 2 is called by a CALL command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs solenoid drive processing (step S216). At this time, the main control CPU 600a checks the signal related to the control of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7) generated in the normal electric auditors product management process (step S211), and also confirms the special electric auditors product management process ( A signal relating to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7) generated in step S213) is confirmed. Based on this signal, the operation/stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45c or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled to open or close the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5), or open or close the big prize opening (not shown). The open/close door 46a (see FIG. 5) is operated so that the is opened or closed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes LED management processing (step S217). This LED management process generates output data to the special symbol display device 50 (see FIG. 5) or the normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 5) according to the progress of the process, or generates a control signal based on the data. Or, if the setting changing flag and setting confirmation flag are set to ON, output data to the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B) is generated, or the relevant This is a process of outputting a control signal based on data. By this processing, the lottery results are displayed on the special symbol display device 50 and the normal symbol display device 51, and the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is displayed on the setting display device 620.例文帳に追加

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes external terminal management processing (step S218). In this external terminal management process, a hall computer (not shown) used for management of game islands in a game arcade stores information such as the number of occurrences of winning, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, detection of winning balls to winning openings, etc. during a winning game. , predetermined game information is output. Further, when the setting changing flag and the setting confirmation flag are set to ON, a security signal is output.

Next, the main control CPU 600a returns to the interrupt enabled state (step S219), restores the contents of the register saved in the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and ends the timer interrupt. (Step S220). As a result, the interrupt processing routine returns to the main processing (see FIG. 15).

The voltage monitoring process (step S201) to error management process (step S205), the prize ball management process (step S209) to the external terminal management process (step S218) executed in the timer interrupt process are called by the CALL_M instruction. will be processed.

<Description of switch input processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, the switch input processing will be described in detail. In the switch input process, as shown in FIG. 23, first, input data of each input port is acquired. That is, the main control CPU 600a has the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, the big winning opening switch 46c, the out opening switch 49a, and the special symbol 1. The data of ON/OFF signals of various switches including the starting port switch 44a, the special pattern 2 starting port switch 45a, and the normal pattern starting port switch 47a are acquired from the input port, and the ON/OFF signals of the acquired various switches are obtained. Create edge data for various switches based on the data. Then, the main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data of various switches in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S250).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not there has been an illegal winning. If it is open, it is determined that it is an illegal winning, and the edge data of various switches stored in the area of the main control RAM 600c that is determined to be illegal winning is invalidated. Processing is performed (step S251).

<Description of Winning Invalidation Processing>
This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 24. As shown in FIG. 24, the main control CPU 600a first confirms the value of the mains open extended state flag (step S260). If the value of the electric open extension state flag is 05AH (step S260:=05AH), the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) extends and opens the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5). , the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S267.

On the other hand, if the value of the general electric open extended state flag is not 05AH (step S260: ≠05 AH), the value of the general electric operating flag is checked (step S261). If the value of the normal electric operation flag is 05AH (step S261:=05AH), it is determined that the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) is in operation (the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is opened/closed). , the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S267.

On the other hand, if the value of the electric power in operation flag is not 05AH (step S261: ≠05AH), it is determined that the operation of the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) is finished, and the electric power winning valid timer is started. Confirm the value (step S262). If the value of the general electrical winning prize valid timer is not 0 (step S262: ≠0), the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) is in a state of closing the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5). After making a decision, the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S267.

On the other hand, if the value of the general electrical winning prize valid timer is 0 (step S262:=0), the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) is in a state where the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5) is closed. It is determined that there is, and the edge data of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in step S250 shown in FIG. 23 is acquired (step S263). . Then, the edge data is confirmed (step S264), and if it is OFF (step S264: NO), it is determined that there is no winning to the special symbol 2 start port 45 and no fraud has been done, and the main control CPU 600a The process proceeds to step S267.

On the other hand, if the edge data is ON (step S264: YES), the special symbol 2 is started even though the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5) is closed by the opening/closing member 45b (see FIG. 5). Since the winning to the mouth 45 (see FIG. 5) is done, it is determined that fraud is being done, and the main control CPU 600a clears the edge data of the special symbol 2 start mouth switch 45a and performs processing to turn it off. and stores it in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S265).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of setting the fraud information timer to 30s (step S266). While the fraud information timer is not set to 0, error processing such as issuing an alarm sound from the speaker 17 (see FIG. 1) is performed in the error management process (step S205 shown in FIG. 22).

Next, after completing the above processing, the main control CPU 600a acquires the edge data of the big winning opening switch 46c stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S267). Then, the edge data is confirmed (step S268), and if the edge data is OFF (step S268: NO), it is determined that no prize has been won in the big prize opening (not shown) and that no fraud has been committed. , ends the winning invalidation process.

On the other hand, if the edge data is ON (step S268: YES), the value of the special electric accessory actuation flag is checked (step S269). If the value of the special electric accessary product operation flag is 05AH (step S269:=05AH), it means that the big winning opening (not shown) is opened by the open/close door 46a (see FIG. 5), and fraud has occurred. It judges that it has not been done, and terminates the winning invalidation process.

On the other hand, if the value of the special electric accessary product operation flag is not 05AH (step S269: ≠05AH), even if the big winning opening (not shown) is closed by the open/close door 46a (see FIG. 5), Regardless, there is a prize, so it is determined that fraud is being done, and the main control CPU 600a clears the edge data of the big prize opening switch 46c, performs processing to turn it off, and normal RAM area 600ca of main control RAM 600c. (See FIG. 9A) (step S270).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the fraud information timer to 30s (step S271), and ends the winning invalidation process.

<Description of switch input processing>
Thus, after completing the above processing, the main control CPU 600a acquires the edge data of various switches stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c ( step S252). If all of these edge data are in the OFF state (step S252: NO), the switch input process ends.

On the other hand, if any one of these edge data is ON (step S252: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs a process of adding a winning counter corresponding to each number of prize balls (step S253).

Specifically, when a game ball wins the upper right general winning port switch 48a1 (edge data is ON), the first winning counter is incremented (+1). Then, when a game ball wins (the edge data is ON) in any of the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, the second winning counter is incremented by the winning number. (+1) processing is performed. Furthermore, when a game ball wins the big winning opening switch 46c (edge data is ON), the third winning counter is incremented (+1). Further, when a game ball wins (the edge data is ON) in either the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a, the fourth winning counter is incremented (+1) by the number of winnings. I do.

Thus, the main control CPU 600a ends the switch input process after performing the above process.

<Description of prize ball management processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the prize ball management process will be described in detail. In the prize ball management process, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the total number of winning counters is set in the loop counter (step S280). That is, in this embodiment, there are four winning counters, that is, a first winning counter, a second winning counter, a third winning counter, and a fourth winning counter (see the description of step S253 shown in FIG. 23). is set to 4.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 1 to the winning counter number. More specifically, in the present embodiment, there are four winning counters, ie, a first winning counter, a second winning counter, a third winning counter, and a fourth winning counter. will be That is, numbers are assigned to the first winning counter number 1, the second winning counter number 2, the third winning counter number 3, the fourth winning counter number 4, and so on. The numerical value indicating the number obtained is N, and 1 is set to the numerical value N (step S281).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the number set as the numerical value N, and confirms the value of the winning counter corresponding to that number (step S282). That is, if the value N is set to 1, it is checked whether the value of the first winning counter is 0, and if the value N is set to 2, the value of the second winning counter is checked to see if it is 0. If the numerical value N is set to 3, it is confirmed whether the value of the third winning counter is 0, and if the numerical value N is set to 4, the value of the fourth winning counter is checked. Check if the value is 0.

Then, if the value of the winning counter is 0 (step S282:=0), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the numerical value N (step S283) and subtracts (-1) the value of the loop counter. (step S284). Then, if the value of the loop counter becomes 0 (step S285:=0) by the process, the prize ball management process is finished, and if it is not 0 (step S285:≠0), the process returns to step S282, and step S282 to step The process of S285 is repeated.

On the other hand, if the value of the winning counter is not 0 (step S282: ≠0), the main control CPU 600a subtracts (-1) the value of the first winning counter if 1 is set to the numerical value N. If the number N is set to 2, the value of the second winning counter is subtracted (-1), and if the number N is set to 3, the value of the third winning counter is subtracted ( -1) is performed, and if 4 is set to the numerical value N, the value of the fourth winning counter is subtracted (-1) (step S286).

After this process, the main control CPU 600a transmits a payout control command PAY_CMD designating the number of payouts to the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 7). Specifically, in the process of step S286, when the value of the first winning counter is subtracted, the value obtained by subtracting the counter value, that is, game balls corresponding to 1 (for example, 5) are paid out. The designated payout control command PAY_CMD is transmitted to the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 7). Then, when the value of the second winning counter is subtracted, the value obtained by subtracting the counter value, that is, the payout control command PAY_CMD that specifies to pay out the game balls corresponding to 1 (for example, 10) is issued to the payout control board. 70 (see FIG. 7). Further, when the value of the third winning counter is subtracted, the payout control command PAY_CMD, which specifies to pay out the value obtained by subtracting the counter value, that is, the game ball corresponding to 1 (for example, 15 balls), is used for payout control. Transmit to substrate 70 (see FIG. 7). Furthermore, when the value of the fourth winning counter is subtracted, the payout control command PAY_CMD, which specifies to pay out the value obtained by subtracting the counter value, that is, the game ball corresponding to 1 (for example, 3), is put out. It is transmitted to the board 70 (see FIG. 7) (step S287). As a result, the payout control board 70 controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls based on the payout control command PAY_CMD. Incidentally, the transmission processing of this payout control command PAY_CMD is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Thus, the main control CPU 600a finishes the prize ball management process after finishing the above process.

<Description of normal symbol processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the normal symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal symbol processing, first, in the normal symbol starting port 47 (see FIG. 5) consisting of a gate, it is confirmed whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected. The signal level of the normal symbol starting port switch 47a (see FIG. 7) is confirmed (step S300). And when the passage of the game ball is detected (step S300: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is, for example, 4 or more, so that the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is stored. The normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is confirmed (step S301). At that time, if the number of starting reservation balls in the normal design is less than 4 (step S301: ≠ MAX), the number of starting reservation balls in the normal design is added by 1 (step S302). After that, the main control CPU 600a puts the normal symbol hit determination random number value used in the normal symbol lottery into the normal RAM area 600ca (FIG. 9A) ) (step S303), and the process proceeds to step S304.

On the other hand, in step S300, when the passage of the game ball is not detected (step S300: NO), in step S301, when it is determined that the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is 4 or more (step S301: = MAX), the process of steps S302 and S303 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S304.

When proceeding to the process of step S304, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to 5AH (step S304). If 5AH is set in the normal design hit operation flag (step S304: ON), it is determined that the normal design is in the process of winning, and after updating the display data of the normal design (step S313), normal design processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set to the operation flag per normal symbol (step S304: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S305). Then, if the normal design operation status flag is 00H, the main control CPU 600a judges that it is in a state before the start of fluctuation of the normal design, proceeds to step S306, and determines whether the number of start suspension balls of the normal design is 0 or not. Confirm (step S306).

When the main control CPU 600a checks the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in which the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol is stored, and determines that it is 0 (step S306 :=0) normally finishes the design process after updating the display data of the normal design (step S313). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0 (step S306: ≠0), 1 is subtracted from the number of start suspension balls of normal symbols (step S307).

After that, the main control CPU 600a uses the normal symbol hit determination table NPP_TBL shown in FIG. Hit judgment is performed with a random value corresponding to the number of balls. That is, the main control CPU 600a, if the normal symbol probability variation flag indicating the game state is OFF, the random number is the lower limit value of the normal symbol hit determination table NPP_TBL (normal state) shown in FIG. 249) or more and the upper limit value (250 in the figure) or less is determined, and if the lower limit value or more and the upper limit value or less, the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. Otherwise, the normal symbol hit determination flag is turned OFF.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol probability variation flag indicating the gaming state is ON, the random number is the lower limit (in the illustration, 4) of the normal symbol hit determination table NPP_TBL (probability variation state) shown in FIG. A value (250 in the figure) is determined, and if it is equal to or more than the lower limit value and equal to or less than the upper limit value, 5AH is set to the normal symbol hit determination flag and turned ON. Otherwise, a process of setting the normal symbol hit determination flag to OFF is performed (step S308).

Then, the main control CPU 600a determines a stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) based on the lottery result determined in the random number lottery process (step S309).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the normal symbol time saving flag for shortening the normal symbol variation time is set to ON, and if it is set to ON, sets the variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation timer. However, if it is set to OFF, processing for setting a normal variation time to the normal symbol variation timer is performed (step S310).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used in the normal symbol win/loss lottery corresponding to the normal symbol starting ball number. The storage area is shifted (step S311). That is, assuming that the number of start-holding balls of the normal design can be reserved up to 4, the random number used for the lottery of the normal design corresponding to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 4 is set to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 3. The random value used for the winning lottery of the corresponding normal symbol is shifted to the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and the normal corresponding to the number of start suspension balls 3 of the normal symbol A normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9(a)) stores the random number used for the winning/failing lottery for the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls 2 for the normal symbol. )), and the random number used for the lottery of the normal design corresponding to the number of starting suspension balls of the normal design of 2 is stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

After this process, the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S305 to 01H, and the random number used for the normal symbol win/loss lottery corresponding to the normal symbol starting hold ball number 4 is 00H is set in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S312).

Then, after completing the process of step S312, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S313), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, the main control CPU600a, in the above step S305, the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 01H, the main control CPU600a determines that the normal symbol is fluctuating. It judges, it progresses to step S314, and it is confirmed whether a normal design variation timer is 0 (step S314). If the normal design fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S314: ≠0), the normal design display data is updated (step S313), and the normal design processing is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S314: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets 02H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S305, and the normal symbol lottery result is fixed. In order to maintain the time, for example, a period of about 600 ms is set in the normal symbol variation timer (step S315).

After completing the process of step S315, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S313), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, in the above step S305, the main control CPU 600a is in a processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is during the confirmation time (normal It is determined that the symbol variation is finished and is stopped), the process proceeds to step S316, and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S316). If the normal symbol fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S316: ≠0), the normal symbol display data is updated (step S313), and the normal symbol processing is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S316:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S305 to 00H (step S317), and determines the normal symbol hit. It is checked whether the flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S318).

Thus, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to OFF (5AH is not set) (step S318: OFF), the main control CPU 600a updates the normal symbol display data (step S313), Finish normal design processing. Then, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S318: ON), the main control CPU 600a turns ON the normal symbol hit operation flag used in step S304 (sets 5AH). (step S319), the normal design process is finished.

<Description of special symbol processing>
Next, with reference to FIG.27 and FIG.28, the said special design process is demonstrated in detail.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol processing, first, a game ball enters (winning ball) at the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 5). It is confirmed whether or not it is detected (step S400), and furthermore, at the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 5), the entering ball (winning ball) of the game ball is detected. It is checked whether or not it has been detected (step S401).

<Special symbol processing: Description of start port check processing>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. The level of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a of the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is confirmed (step S450). As a result, if the entry of the game ball (winning a prize) is not detected (step S450: NO), the special symbol processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the entry of a game ball (winning a prize) is detected (step S450: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the number of starting and holding balls that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is a predetermined number, and the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c. (See FIG. 9(a)) to confirm whether or not it is stored (step S451). If the starting pending ball number is less than 4 (step S451: ≠MAX), the starting pending ball number is added by 1 (+1) (step S452).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used when stopping the special symbols, the random number for the variation pattern, and the random number for judging the big hit in the main control RAM 600c, which stores the number of starting pending balls that trigger the variation of the special symbols. is stored in the RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) (step 453).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the current gaming state (whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.), and determines whether or not the prefetching is prohibited (step S454). Then, if it is not in the pre-reading prohibited state (step S454: NO), the main control CPU 600a stores in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in the above step S453. (Step S455), and further acquires a random number determination table (not shown) at the time of start-up winning (Step S456).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a jackpot lottery using the random number value for jackpot determination acquired in step S455 and the random number determination table (not shown) at the time of start-up winning acquired in step S456. At step S453, using the special symbol random number value stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, the type of jackpot (rank-up bonus hit, normal jackpot, etc.) is determined. , Using the random number for the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined, and a special symbol start opening winning command is generated accordingly (step S457). In addition, when generating this special symbol start opening winning command, the program for obtaining the variation time as shown in FIG. 11(b) will be executed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a start pending addition command of lower bytes according to the generated special symbol start opening winning command (step S458).

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a finishes the processing of step S458, or the number of starting holding balls of special symbol 1 or 2 is 4 or more in step S451 (step S451:=MAX), or pre-reading If it is in the prohibited state (step S454: YES), a start suspension addition command of the upper byte corresponding to the increased number of start suspension balls is generated (step S459).

Next, the main control CPU 600a concatenates the lower byte startup pending addition command generated in step S458 and the upper byte startup pending addition command generated in step S459 above, and outputs the startup pending addition command (effect A control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S460). This starting hold addition command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by a CALL_S instruction and processed.

<Description of special symbol processing>
Thus, when the processing of steps S400 and S401 shown in FIG. 27 is finished, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. It is confirmed whether there is (step S402). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S402: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the middle of a small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S408), special Complete pattern processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol small winning operation flag is not set to 5AH (step S402: OFF), is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to ON, that is, is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to 5AH? is confirmed (step S403). If 5AH is set in the special symbol big hit operation flag (step S403: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the midst of a big hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S408), special symbol processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S403: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S404). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600a is in a special symbol variation waiting state (a special symbol variation is not performed and it is in a standby state for the next variation. It indicates that there is), and special symbol variation start processing is performed (step S405).

In this special symbol variation start process, a variation start command (effect control command DI_CMD), a start holding ball subtraction command (effect control command DI_CMD), and a special symbol variation pattern command (effect control command DI_CMD) are sent to the effect control board 90. It will be done. Therefore, these command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by CALL_S instruction and processed.

In addition, in this special symbol variation start process, each number of starting suspension balls (starting suspension 1 to 4 ) is a special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL shown in FIG. 29(b) and a special symbol small win determination shown in FIG. The determination is made using the table SDP_TBL. That is, the main control CPU 600a, if the special symbol probability variation flag indicating the gaming state is OFF, the random number value for big hit determination is the lower limit value (illustrated Then, 10001) or more and the upper limit value (10164 in the figure) or less is determined, and if the lower limit value or more and the upper limit value or less, the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. Otherwise, the special symbol jackpot determination flag is turned OFF.

On the other hand, if the special symbol probability variation flag indicating the gaming state is ON, the jackpot determination random number is the lower limit value (in the illustration, 10001) of the special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL (probability variation state) shown in FIG. 29(b). It determines whether it is below the upper limit value (11640 in the figure), and if it is above the lower limit value and below the upper limit value, it sets 5AH to the special symbol jackpot determination flag and turns it ON. Otherwise, a process of setting the special symbol jackpot determination flag to OFF is performed.

On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 fluctuating flag is OFF, the main control CPU 600a determines that the random number for big hit determination is the lower limit value (illustrated Then, 20001) or more and the upper limit value (20164 in the figure) or less is determined, and if the lower limit value or more and the upper limit value or less, 5AH is set to the special symbol small hit determination flag and turned ON. Otherwise, a process of setting the special symbol small hit determination flag to OFF is performed.

On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 fluctuating flag is ON, the random number for big hit determination is the lower limit value (20001 in the illustration) of the special symbol small hit determination table SDP_TBL (special symbol 2) shown in FIG. It determines whether or not it is below the upper limit value (20082 in the illustration), and if it is above the lower limit value and below the upper limit value, it sets 5AH to the special symbol small hit determination flag and turns it ON. Otherwise, a process of setting the special symbol small hit determination flag to OFF is performed.

On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is fluctuating (indicating that the special symbol is currently fluctuating), and performs the special symbol fluctuating process ( step S406). In this special symbol variation process, a special symbol variation stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the effect control board 90 . As a result, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are stopped according to the contents of the stop symbols of the special symbols generated in the special symbol variation start process. It should be noted that the special symbol variation stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by the CALL_S command and processed. Furthermore, after finishing such processing, 03H is set to the value of the special symbol operation status flag.

On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600 determines that special symbol confirmation is in progress (indicating that the special symbol variation is finished and is stopped), and the special symbol confirmation time Intermediate processing is performed (step S407). In addition, after finishing such processing, 00H will be set to the value of the special symbol operation status flag.

In this way, when any one of the steps S405, S406, and S407 is completed, the main control CPU 600a updates the special symbol display data (step S408), and then finishes the special symbol processing.

<Explanation of setting confirmation processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 30, the setting confirmation process will be described in detail. In the setting confirmation process, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control CPU 600a first sets ON a setting confirmation flag indicating whether or not the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is being confirmed. is confirmed (step S500). If the setting confirmation flag is set to ON (step S500: YES), it is determined that the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is being confirmed, and the process proceeds to step S502 to set. If the confirmation flag is set to OFF (step S500: NO), it is determined that the setting value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is not being confirmed, and the process proceeds to step S501.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not a condition for confirming the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is established (step S501). That is, the conditions under which the setting value can be checked are that the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) is not pressed, or that an error other than the upper open/close door 7 and the lower open door 8 is open. It is not occurring, or the fluctuation of the special pattern is stopped (the state where there is no start holding ball, the state where the standby screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41), or the fluctuation of the normal pattern is stopped (there is no start holding ball state).

Thus, the main control CPU 600a terminates the setting confirmation process if any of the conditions exemplified above is not satisfied (step S501: NO). If it is established (step S501: YES), as shown in FIG. 2, it is checked whether the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are opened (step S502).

If the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step S502: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 and turned on. (step S503). If the setting key switch 640 is ON (step S503: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the setting confirmation flag to ON (step S504), and controls the processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating this fact. It is transmitted to the board 90 (step S505). In addition, this processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by a CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the firing control signal to OFF, transmits it to the payout control board 70 (step S506), and ends the setting confirmation process. As a result, the payout control board 70 controls to stop the operation of the firing control board 71 .

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the upper opening/closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step S502: NO), or if the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 is turned off (step S503: NO ), the setting confirmation flag is set to OFF (step S507), and a processing command indicating this (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S508). In addition, this processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing is called by a CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the firing control signal to ON, transmits it to the payout control board 70 (step S509), and ends the setting confirmation process. As a result, the payout control board 70 controls the launch control board 71 to start operating.

<Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 2>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32, the prize ball winning number management process 2 will be described in detail. This winning ball management process 2 is executed by reading out the program stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9(b).

As shown in FIG. 31, in the prize ball winning number management process 2, first, the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a are saved to the measurement stack area 600cg (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. (step S550).

Next, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S551). Note that this initial setting is the same as the content described with reference to FIG. 18, so description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs switch confirmation processing (step S552). In the switch confirmation process, in step S250 shown in FIG. 23, the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, and Left middle general winning opening switch 48c1, lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, large winning opening switch 46c, out opening switch 49a, special pattern 1 start opening switch 44a, special pattern 2 start opening switch 45a, normal pattern start opening switch 47a ON The /OFF signal is read by the main control CPU 600a, and the main control CPU 600a performs ON/OFF setting of the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, performs ON/OFF setting of the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, The input flag of the middle left general winning opening switch 48c1 is set ON/OFF, the input flag of the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 is set ON/OFF, and the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is set ON/OFF. , ON / OFF setting of the input flag of the out port switch 49a, ON / OFF setting of the input flag of the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a, ON / OFF setting of the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a Then, the ON/OFF setting of the input flag of the normal symbol starting port switch 47a is performed, and each input flag is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Thus, each input flag is used in the counting process shown in FIG. Thus, if each input flag is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, before the count processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed, the upper right general Winning opening switch 48a1, upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, middle left general winning opening switch 48c1, lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, large winning opening switch 46c, out opening switch 49a, special symbol 1 start opening switch 44a, special symbol 2 start Even if the power source is cut off due to some abnormality after the edge data of either the opening switch 45a or the normal symbol starting opening switch 47a is turned ON, the contents of ON/OFF of this edge data are the same as those of the respective input flags. is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c as the ON/OFF contents of the main control RAM 600c. Since the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) is not cleared, the contents of each input flag are not cleared. Therefore, if used in the counting process shown in FIG. information can be generated.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes display update processing (step S553), and restores the contents of the register saved in the measurement stack area 600cg (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S554 ), the winning ball winning number management process 2 ends.

<Description of display update processing>
This display update process will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 32. The main control CPU 600a checks the RAM error flag (step S600). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value from "1" to "6" (step S600: YES), and an abnormality occurs in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error). , the main control CPU 600a controls the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A), the second measurement display device 610B (see FIG. 8A), and the third measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7). Output data to display "-----" or display "0000" on the measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8(a)) and the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8(a)) ( Step S601) End the display update process. As a result, the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A), the second measurement display device 610B (see FIG. 8A), and the third measurement display of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7) are displayed. The device 610C (see FIG. 8(a)) and the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8(a)) display "----" or "0000".

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, it is determined that any value of "1" to "6" is indicated (step S600: NO), and an abnormality occurs in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the initialization completed flag is set to ON (step S602). If the initialization completion flag is not set to ON (step S602: NO), the cumulative out counter stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is acquired, and (eg, 300) is checked (step S603). If the accumulated out counter has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 300) (step S603: NO), the main control CPU 600a causes the real-time measurement display to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A). Data is created and stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S604). Further, the main control CPU 600a creates the previous measurement result display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)), )) (step S605).

Next, the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the display counter (step S606).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (first predetermined value) corresponding to 5 seconds (step S607), and if it has not reached the first predetermined value (step S607: NO ), the real-time measurement display data created in step S604 is output to the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) (step S608). As a result, identification information "bL" is flashed and displayed, and the ratio information "--" is lighted and displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8B). Become. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the first predetermined value has been reached (step S607: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (second predetermined value) corresponding to 10 seconds (step S609 ), if it does not reach the second predetermined value (step S609: NO), the previous measurement result display data created in step S605 is output to the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A). (Step S610). As a result, identification information "b6" is displayed blinking, and the ratio information "--" is lit and displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if it has reached the second predetermined value (step S609: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the display counter to 0 (step S611).

Thus, by doing so, the display contents of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) are changed every 5 seconds to the real-time measurement display data (fourth measurement display device 610D, third measurement display). In the 7 segments of the device 610C (see FIG. 8A), the identification information "bL" is displayed blinking, and the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A) In the 7 segments, the ratio information "- -" is lit), the previous measurement result display data (fourth measurement display device 610D, third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A)) in the 7 segments , the identification information “b6” is displayed blinking, and the ratio information “--” is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). ).

After the processing of steps S608, S610, and S611, the main control CPU 600a ends the display processing.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter has reached a predetermined number (eg, 300) (step S603: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the initial setting completion flag to ON (step S612), and proceeds to the process of step S613. move on. Also, if the initial setting completion flag is set to ON (step S602: YES), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S613.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the low-probability cumulative out counter stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and determines whether it has reached a predetermined number (eg, 6000 pieces) Confirm whether or not (step S613). If the low-probability cumulative out counter has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 6000 pieces) (step S613: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines the bL of the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 9A) Based on the values stored in the base monitor work area, real-time measurement blinking display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is created, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c ( (see FIG. 9A)) (step S614). As a result, identification information "bL" is displayed blinking, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. will be displayed. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the low-probability cumulative out counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 6000) (step S613: YES), the main control CPU 600a controls the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (FIG. 9 (a)) based on the values stored in the bL base monitor work area, to create the real-time measurement display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (a)), the main control RAM 600c Store in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) (step S615). As a result, identification information "bL" is lit and displayed, and ratio information calculated in FIG. will be displayed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the cumulative out counter stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and determines whether it has reached a predetermined number (eg, 60000). is confirmed (step S616). If the cumulative out-counter has not reached a predetermined number (eg, 60000) (step S616: NO), the main control CPU 600a checks a measurement number flag indicating the number of measurements (step S617). If the measurement count flag is 1 or more (step S617: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the value stored in the b6 base monitor work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Based on this, the previous measurement result display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (a)) is created and stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9 (a)) of the main control RAM 600c. (step S618). As a result, identification information "b6" is lit and displayed, and ratio information, which is the result of the previous measurement, is lit and displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). It will happen.

On the other hand, if the number of measurement flag is not 1 or more (step S617: NO), the main control CPU 600a stores in the b6 base monitor work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Based on the values stored, the previous measurement result blinking display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is created, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 9A) ) (step S619). As a result, identification information "b6" is displayed blinking, and the ratio information "--" is lit and displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter has reached a predetermined number (eg, 60000) (step S616: YES), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the count flag (step S620), and decreases the cumulative out counter. The values of the definite cumulative out counter, the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role cumulative prize ball counter are cleared (step S621).

Next, after completing any of the above steps S618, S619, and S621, the main control CPU 600a determines the setting value 1 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The value of the cumulative out counter 2 for ˜6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the cumulative out counter 2 for the set value 2) is checked (step S622).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S622: NO), the main control CPU 600a controls the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7). ), the second measurement display device 610B (see FIG. 8A), the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A), and the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8A). Data for displaying "- - - -" is created and stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S623). As a result, the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A), the second measurement display device 610B (see FIG. 8A), and the third measurement display of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7) are displayed. "----" is displayed on the device 610C (see FIG. 8(a)) and the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8(a)).

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S622: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines the y6 role product ratio of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c The value stored in the work area is confirmed (step S624). If the value is a predetermined value (for example, 60%) or more (step S624: YES), it is determined that the game rule is violated, and the main control CPU 600a stores the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9 ( a)) Based on the value stored in the y6 role material ratio work area), create y6 role material ratio blinking display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (a)), The data is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the control RAM 600c (step S625). As a result, identification information "y6" is displayed blinking, and in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8(a)), the character ratio information calculated in FIG. 20 or 21 is displayed. is displayed. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the value stored in the y6 role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is not greater than a predetermined value (eg, 60%) (step S624: NO ), the main control CPU 600a determines that it does not violate the game rules, and based on the value stored in the y6 role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, Create y6 role material ratio display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (a)) and store it in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9 (a)) of the main control RAM 600c (step S626). As a result, identification information "y6" is displayed, and character product ratio information calculated in FIG. It is lit up and displayed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a, after finishing the processing of step S625 or step S626, the value stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is confirmed (step S627). If the value is a predetermined value (for example, 60%) or more (step S627: YES), it is determined that the game rule is violated, and the main control CPU 600a stores the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9 ( a)) based on the value stored in the yA role material ratio work area), create yA role material ratio blinking display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A), This is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the control RAM 600c (step S628). As a result, identification information "yA" is displayed blinking, and in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8(a)), the character ratio information calculated in FIG. 20 or 21 is displayed. is displayed. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the value stored in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is not greater than a predetermined value (eg, 60%) (step S627: NO ), the main control CPU 600a determines that it does not violate the game rules, and based on the value stored in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, Create yA role material ratio display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) and store it in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S629). As a result, identification information "yA" is displayed, and the character product ratio information calculated in FIG. It is lit up and displayed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the display counter after completing any of the above steps S623, S628, and S629 (step S630).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (first predetermined value) corresponding to 5 seconds (step S631), and if it has not reached the first predetermined value (step S631: NO ), the real-time measurement display data created in step S614 or step S615 is output to the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) (step S632). As a result, the fourth measurement display device 610D of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A), the third measurement In the 7 segments of the display device 610C (see FIG. 8(a)), the identification information "bL" is displayed blinking, and the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8(a)) are displayed. In the 7 segments of , the calculated ratio information is lit and displayed. Then, when the low-probability cumulative out counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 6000 pieces), the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) of the measurement display device 610 The identification information "bL" is illuminated in the 7 segments of 610C (see FIG. 8A), and the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). The calculated ratio information is lit and displayed in the segment.

On the other hand, if it has reached the first predetermined value (step S631: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (second predetermined value) corresponding to 10 seconds (step S633 ), if the second predetermined value has not been reached (step S633: NO), the previous measurement result display data created in step S618 or step S619 is displayed on the measurement display device 610 (FIGS. 7 and 8A). (see step S634). As a result, the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8(a)), the identification information "b6" is displayed blinking, and the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8(a)) , the ratio information "--" is lit and displayed. Then, when the first cumulative total number of outs reaches 60000, after that, the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610C of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) (See FIG. 8(a)), the identification information "b6" is lit and displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the 7 segments of the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8(a)). , the ratio information, which is the result of the previous measurement, is lit and displayed. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the second predetermined value has been reached (step S633: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (third predetermined value) corresponding to 15 seconds (step S635). ), if the third predetermined value has not been reached (step S635: NO), the y6 role material ratio display data created in step S623, step S625, or step S626 is displayed on the measurement display device 610 (FIG. 7, (see FIG. 8A)) (step S636). As a result, the cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. Until the value of the cumulative out counter 2) for value 2 reaches 60000, the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 7A) and the second measurement display device 610B of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7) (See FIG. 8A), the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A), and the fourth measurement display device 610D (See FIG. 8A). The Rukoto. Then, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) reaches 60000, and the value stored in the y6 role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c reaches a predetermined value (for example, 60%) or more, 7 segments of the fourth measurement display device 610D of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) , the identification information “y6” is displayed blinking, and the calculated character ratio information is lit in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). will be displayed. Then, furthermore, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 in the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The value of the value 2 cumulative out counter 2) reaches 60000, and the value stored in the y6 role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c reaches a predetermined value (for example , 60%), the fourth measurement display device 610D of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) and the 7th measurement display device 610C of the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) The identification information "y6" is displayed in the segment, and the calculated character ratio information is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). It is lit up and displayed.

On the other hand, if the third predetermined value has been reached (step S635: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks whether the display counter has reached a value (fourth predetermined value) corresponding to 20 seconds (step S637 ), if the fourth predetermined value has not been reached (step S637: NO), the yA role material ratio display data created in step S623, step S628, or step S629 is displayed on the measurement display device 610 (FIG. 7, (see FIG. 8A)) (step S638). As a result, the cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. Until the value of the cumulative out counter 2) for value 2 reaches 60000, the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 7A) and the second measurement display device 610B of the measurement display device 610 (see FIG. 7) (See FIG. 8A), the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A), and the fourth measurement display device 610D (See FIG. 8A). The Rukoto. Then, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) reaches 60000, and the value stored in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c reaches a predetermined value (for example, 60%) or more, 7 segments of the fourth measurement display device 610D of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) , the identification information “yA” is displayed blinking, and the calculated character ratio information is lit in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). will be displayed. Then, furthermore, cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 in the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The value of the value 2 cumulative out counter 2) reaches 60000, and the value stored in the yA role material ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c reaches a predetermined value (for example , 60%), the fourth measurement display device 610D of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) and the 7th measurement display device 610C of the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) The identification information "yA" is displayed in the segment, and the calculated character ratio information is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). It is lit up and displayed.

On the other hand, if it has reached the fourth predetermined value (step S637: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the display counter to 0 (step S639).

Thus, by doing so, the display contents of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) are changed every 5 seconds to display the real-time measurement display data, the previous measurement result display data, and the y6 character ratio display data. , yA character ratio display data. It should be noted that the main control CPU 600a ends the display processing after completing the processing of steps S632, S634, S636, S638, and S639.

<Description of common setting and 7-segment output processing>
Here, processing for causing the measurement display device 610 to display a predetermined display (steps S604, S605, S608, S610, S614, S615, S618, S619, S623, S625 shown in FIG. 32) , step S626, step S628, step S629, step S632, step S634, step S636, and step S638) will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In addition, since the process shown in FIG. 33 is common with the process for lighting and displaying the special symbol display device 50 consisting of two 7 segments, it is processed in the LED management process of step S217 shown in FIG. become a thing.

The main control CPU 600a first updates the common counter as shown in FIG. 33 in order to cause the special symbol display device 50 and the measurement display device 610 to display a predetermined value (step S700). At this time, the counter programs shown in FIGS. 13(b) to 13(d) are executed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a offsets the common counter, selects the signal for lighting the special symbol display device 50 and the measurement display device 610, and for example, the display pattern of "0" to "9", "-" is stored in the output LED data table (not shown) (step S701).

Next, the main control CPU 600a causes the LED driver (not shown) to output a signal for lighting the special symbol display device 50 and the measurement display device 610 (step S702).

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates an output LED data table (not shown) in which display patterns of "0" to "9" and "-" are stored, and a normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 9 ( a)) is used as an offset, and the output LED bit data related to the special symbol display device 50 stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is selected (step S703).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the selected output LED bit data from an LED driver (not shown). As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 50 .

<Description of setting process for measurement display device>
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, processing for setting display contents of the measurement display device 610 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 34, the main control CPU 600a determines whether or not to turn off the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) and the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8A). Confirm. That is, when flashing the display in steps S604, S605, S614, S619, S625, and S628 shown in FIG. 32, the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610C ( a)) is turned off (step S750). When turning off (step S750: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets bit data for turning off (step S751), and proceeds to the process of step S758.

On the other hand, if it is not turned off (step S750: NO), the main control CPU 600a controls the fourth measurement display device 610D, The setting contents are confirmed on the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) (step S752). If it is "bL" (step S752:=bL), set the bit data of "bL" (step S753). If it is "b6" (step S752:=b6), set the bit data of "b6". (step S754), if "y6" (step S752:=y6), set the bit data of "y6" (step S755), if "yA" (step S752:=yA), "yA ” bit data is set (step S756). Data is set (step S757), and the process proceeds to step S758.

Thus, after finishing the processing of steps S751, S753, S754, S755, S756, and S757, the main control CPU 600a stores data in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. With the bL base monitor work area, b6 base monitor work area, y6 character ratio work area, and yA character ratio work area as offsets, display patterns such as "0" to "9" and "-" are stored. Output LED bit data is selected from an output LED data table (not shown) (step S758).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the selected output LED bit data as contents to be displayed on the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A) (step S759).

<Explanation of output processing for measurement display device>
Next, referring to FIG. 35, processing for outputting the display content set in FIG. 34 to the measurement display device 610 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 35, the main control CPU 600a sets the common counter to be updated in step S700 shown in FIG. Either the third measurement display device 610C or the fourth measurement display device 610D) is selected from the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and this is set as the output target RAM area. (Step S800).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the output LED bit data from the output target RAM area to an LED driver (not shown) (step S801). As a result, the timer is set in the order of the first measurement display device 610A, the second measurement display device 610B, the third measurement display device 610C, the fourth measurement display device 610D, the first measurement display device 610A, and so on. The display is turned on or off for each interrupt process.

By performing such processing, the display contents of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) are displayed every 5 seconds as real-time measurement display data, previous measurement result display data, and y6 role. It is possible to alternately switch between four patterns of display of object ratio display data and yA role object ratio display data. In addition, since the y6 role ratio display data and the yA role ratio display data are calculated based on the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. can be calculated or displayed.

Also, in the prize ball winning number management process 2, the value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 in step S44 shown in FIG. ), the set value displayed on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(b)) is being changed (see FIG. 15), and the winning ball winning number management process 1 is Even if it is not executed, some kind of display will be made on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an inaccurate display on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A).

<Description of Modified Example of Measurement Display>
By the way, in the present embodiment, the display contents of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) are displayed every 5 seconds as real-time measurement display data, previous measurement result display data, and y6 character ratio display data. , and yA role product ratio display data are alternately switched, but y6 role product ratio display data and yA role product ratio display data may be displayed for each set value. For example, real-time measurement display data ⇒ previous measurement result display data ⇒ y6 character ratio display data for setting value 1 ⇒ yA character ratio display data for setting value 1 ⇒ real-time measurement display data ⇒ previous measurement result display data ⇒ setting value y6 role product ratio display data for 2→yA role product ratio display data for set value 2→ . . . or may be displayed arbitrarily. At this time, the display may be switched by pressing the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) instead of switching the display every predetermined time.

In addition, in the present embodiment, since it is only necessary to display the contents according to the current setting value, in order to reduce the program capacity, the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c In the y6 role product ratio work area and the yA role product ratio work area, an example of storing only the calculated value of the current set value is shown, but the calculated value for each set value may be stored. In this way, it is possible to display the y6 role product ratio display data and the yA role product ratio display data for each set value described above.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the processing of the prize ball winning number management processing 2 (step S215 shown in FIG. 22) is processed after the setting confirmation processing (step S214 shown in FIG. 22), but it is not limited to this. It may be processed after the external terminal management process (step S218 in FIG. 22). In this way, the measurement display device 610 ( 7 and 8A) can be executed. During the setting change, the display of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is hidden, or the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) is pressed. The y6 role product ratio display data and the yA role product ratio display data may be displayed according to the value. In addition, during the setting confirmation, the display of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is hidden, or the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) is pressed. The y6 role product ratio display data and the yA role product ratio display data for each value may be displayed.

Also, in the counting process shown in FIG. 19 described in the present embodiment, an example of adding the number of prize balls and the like to the value of the counter has been shown. You may make it process a value.

Ratio information displayed in the seven segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) If the calculated value has digits after the decimal point, it will be rounded off. If the calculated value is one digit, 0 will be displayed in the tens place. 99 should be displayed.

By the way, in the present embodiment, only the lighting display is shown as the display method of the setting display device 620. However, the display of the setting display device 620 may be made to flash during the setting change. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 are provided separately is shown, but this is not limiting, and one of the four 7 segments that constitute the measurement display device 610 is set. The display device 620 may be used as both the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 . In this way, the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, when the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 are used in this way, the setting value is displayed during the setting change period after the power is turned on, and during the other period, the probability is low (winning lottery It is preferable to display the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls are won in the state where the probability is normal (low probability). In addition, it is preferable to display the current set value not only during the setting change period but also during the setting confirmation period. Furthermore, during the setting change period, when the set value is displayed, a count for measuring the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls were won when the probability is low (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) The process (step S63 shown in FIG. 17) may be executed or may not be executed. Further, the counting process (step S62 shown in FIG. 17) may be similarly executed or may not be executed. However, by arbitrarily combining whether or not the counting process (step S63 shown in FIG. 17) is executed and whether or not the counting process (step S62 shown in FIG. 17) is executed, the setting value can be displayed during the setting change period. It is possible to arbitrarily configure whether or not to measure the contents of the ratio of how many prize balls have been won in the low probability time (when the winning lottery probability is normal low probability) even during the period of winning.

In addition, in this embodiment, the setting change switch 650 has only a function of changing the set content of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and a separate switch is provided to confirm the set change content. Although it was explained that it may be done, the switch allows the game ball to pass through the normal symbol start port 47 consisting of a gate, and the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 7). may be used to confirm the contents of the setting change. In this way, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, in this embodiment, when a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 and turned on, the setting change switch 650 changes the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, for example, " Although it was explained that the setting can be changed in six steps from 1” to “6”, it is not limited to that, the operation of turning the firing handle 16 (see FIG. 1), or the setting provided on the firing handle 16 The setting may be changed or set by pressing a firing stop switch (not shown). In this way, the number of parts can be reduced.

Also, in the present embodiment, an example in which the setting display device 620 is composed of one 7-segment is shown, but the configuration is not limited to this, and may be configured by combining a plurality of LEDs.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the setting display device 620, the setting key switch 640, and the setting change switch 650 are configured by separate parts has been shown, but the setting display device 620 and the setting keys are not limited to this. The switch 640 and the setting change switch 650 may be unitized into one component. In this way, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of displaying the setting contents on the setting display device 620 is shown, but in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the setting of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is not provided, It is also possible not to display the setting contents of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 650 is used to change the setting contents of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player, for example, in six steps from "1" to "6". However, it is not limited to this, and may be changed by a RAM clear switch 630 mounted on the main control board 60 or a volume change switch (not shown) or the like. This eliminates the need to newly provide the setting change switch 650, thereby reducing the number of parts. It should be noted that a switch that can change settings preferably has a click feeling.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, before changing the set value of the probability of generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, the CTC is set so that the timer interrupts periodically every 4 ms. Although an example of setting a time constant register has been shown, the CTC is set so that timer interrupts are periodically applied every 4 ms after changing the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player. A time constant register may be set. For example, it may be provided after the process of step S33 or step S34.

In addition, in the present embodiment, since the processing for displaying a predetermined display on the measurement display device 610 and the processing for lighting and displaying the special symbol display device 50 are shared, in the LED management processing of step S217 shown in FIG. Although an example of processing is shown, separate processing may be performed instead of common processing. That is, the LED management process in step S217 shown in FIG. 22 is a process for lighting the special symbol display device 50, and another process may be provided when the measurement display device 610 is caused to perform a predetermined display. .

<Example of a slot machine>
By the way, in the present embodiment, a pachinko game machine was explained as an example, but of course, it is also applicable to a slot game machine. For example, in a slot game machine, processing as shown in FIGS. 36 to 38 can be performed.

<Count processing>
The processing shown in FIG. 36 is executed in the main processing of the main control, and the main control CPU 600a first confirms whether or not the reel game has ended (step S1000). If the reel game has not ended (step S1000: NO), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the reel game has ended (step S1000: YES), the RAM error flag is checked (step S1001). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S1001: YES), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, it is determined that it indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S1001: NO), the current set value is used as an offset, and the set value is selected (step S1002).

By the way, contents corresponding to set values 1 to 6 are stored in this count counter table.

That is, in the count counter table for set value 1,
total payout counter for set value 1,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 1,
accessory payout counter for set value 1,
Cumulative accessory payout counter for set value 1,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 1,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 1,
Game number counter for set value 1,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 1,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 2,
total payout counter for set value 2,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 2,
accessory payout counter for set value 2,
Accumulated accessory payout counter for set value 2,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 2,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 2,
Game number counter for set value 2,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 2,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 3,
total payout counter for set value 3,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 3,
accessory payout counter for set value 3,
Cumulative accessory payout counter for set value 3,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 3,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 3,
game number counter for set value 3,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 3,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 4,
total payout counter for set value 4,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 4,
accessory payout counter for set value 4,
Cumulative accessory payout counter for set value 4,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 4,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 4,
Game number counter for set value 4,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 4,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 5,
total payout counter for set value 5,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 5,
accessory payout counter for set value 5,
Cumulative accessory payout counter for set value 5,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 5,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 5,
game number counter for set value 5,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 5,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 6,
total payout counter for set value 6,
Cumulative total payout counter for set value 6,
accessory payout counter for set value 6,
Cumulative accessory payout counter for set value 6,
Accessory continuous payout counter for set value 6,
Cumulative accessory continuous payout counter for set value 6,
Game number counter for set value 6,
Advantageous section game number counter for set value 6,
is stored.

Therefore, for example, if the current set value is "2", the count counter table for set value 2 will be selected. Note that the count counter table corresponding to the set values described above is stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates small wins such as bells, watermelons, and cherries, first-class special prizes (for example, regular bonus (RB)), second-class special prizes (for example, challenge time (CT)), normal It is checked whether or not there is a payout based on an accessory (for example, single bonus (SB)) (step S1003). If there is no payout (step S1003: NO), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S1006.

On the other hand, if there is a payout (step S1003: YES), the total payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 (for example, the current set value is "2") If so, the number of payouts is added to the value of the total payout counter for set value 2 (step S1004). The total payout counter for set values 1 to 6 of the set value 1 to 6 counting counter table is a ring buffer, and can count the payouts of the latest 6000 games.

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative total payout counter for the set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set The number of payouts is added to the value of the cumulative total payout counter for value 2 (step S1005).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the first type special bonus (for example, regular bonus (RB)), second type special bonus (for example, challenge time (CT)), normal bonus (for example, single bonus (SB) ) is confirmed (step S1006). If there is no payout (step S1006: NO), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S1009.

On the other hand, if there is a payout (step S1006: YES), an accessory payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 (for example, the current set value is "2 , the payout number is added to the set value 2 accessory payout counter) (step S1007). Note that the accessory payout counters for the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 are ring buffers that can count the payouts of the latest 6000 games.

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects in step S1002 the set value 1 to 6 cumulative bonus payout counter for the set value 1 to 6 of the set value counter table (for example, if the current set value is "2", The number of payouts is added to the value of the set value 2 cumulative payout counter) (step S1008).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not there is a payout based on the first type special bonus (eg, regular bonus (RB), big bonus (BB)) (step S1009). If there is no payout (step S1009: NO), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S1012.

On the other hand, if there is a payout (step S1009: YES), the continuous payout counter for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 (for example, the current set value is " 2", the payout number is added to the set value 2 accessory continuous payout counter) (step S1010).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative bonus continuous payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 (for example, if the current set value is "2" , cumulative bonus continuous payout counter for set value 2) is added by the number of payouts (step S1011).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the reel game has been executed (step S1012). Increment (+1) the value of the game number counter for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the game number counter for setting value 2) (step S1013). If there is no reel game (step S1012: NO), the process proceeds to step S1014.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the advantageous section reel game has been executed (step S1014), and if there is an advantageous section reel game (step S1014: YES), the setting value selected in step S1002 Increment (+1 ) (step S1013) On the other hand, if there is no advantageous section reel game (step S1014: NO), the process proceeds to step S1016. In addition, this advantageous section is an RT game in which a replay (replay) is won with a high probability and the player can play the reel game under favorable conditions. An AT game that increases the winning chances of an AT role by notifying in advance the pushing order of AT roles that can be won by matching the order (pressing order), or by notifying in advance the type of winning role, or By using RT game and AT game together, winning frequency of replay (replay) becomes higher than that of normal game state, it is difficult to consume used medals, and winning is obtained by navigating the winning small combination. It shows any game state of the ART game that becomes easier.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the counting process (step S1016) and ends the counting process.

<Description of counting process>
This counting process will be described with reference to FIG. 37. First, the main control CPU 600a checks the RAM error flag (step S1100). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any of the values "1" to "6" (step S1100: YES), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, it is determined that the value is one of "1" to "6" (step S1100: NO), and the main control CPU 600a performs the steps shown in FIG. Advantageous section game number counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in S1002 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the number of advantageous section games for set value 2 counter) value of the set value 1 to 6 count counter table selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. The advantageous interval ratio is calculated by dividing by the value of the set value 2 game number counter), and stored in the advantageous interval ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c ( step S1101).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the continuous accessory payout counter for the set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. If so, the value of the continuous accessory payout counter for set value 2) is set to the total payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. If the current set value is "2", by dividing by the value of the total payout counter for the set value 2), the continuous role ratio of the latest 6000 games is calculated, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. (See FIG. 9(a)).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the set value 1 to 6 accessory payout counter for the set value 1 to 6 counter table selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. If there is, the value of the set value payout counter for set value 2) is changed to the set value total payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. If the set value is "2", by dividing by the value of the total payout counter for set value 2), the latest 6000 game character ratio is calculated, and the measurement RAM area 600ce (FIG. 9) of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. (a)) is stored in the role product ratio work area (step S1103).

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines the cumulative continuous bonus payout counter for the set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. , the value of the set value 2 cumulative continuous accessory payout counter) is set to the set value 1 to 6 cumulative payout counter of the set value 1 to 6 counter table selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. (For example, if the current set value is "2", the cumulative total payout counter for set value 2) is divided by the value to calculate the cumulative continuous accessory ratio, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. (See FIG. 9(a)).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the setting value 1 to 6 total bonus payout counter for setting values 1 to 6 in the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. If so, the cumulative payout counter for set value 2) is changed to the cumulative total payout counter for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. , if the current set value is "2", the cumulative total payout counter for set value 2) is divided by the value to calculate the cumulative accessory ratio, and the measurement RAM area 600ce (FIG. 9) of the main control RAM 600c (a)) is stored in the cumulative role product ratio work area (step S1105).

<Description of display update processing>
Next, the process of displaying the values calculated by the counting process shown in FIG. 37 on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) will be described with reference to FIG. Note that this processing is executed in the timer interrupt processing of the main control.

As shown in FIG. 38, the main control CPU 600a first checks the RAM error flag (step S1200). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S1200: YES), and the main control CPU 600a displays the measurement display device 610 (FIG. 7 ), the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A), the second measurement display device 610B (see FIG. 8A), and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) , display "----" on the fourth measurement display device 610D (see FIG. 8A) or create non-display data (step S1201), and the process proceeds to step S1218. As a result, in the 7 segments of the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A), "- ― ― ―” will be displayed or hidden.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, it is determined that it indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S1200: NO), and the main control CPU 600a sets the value of the counting timer Confirm (step S1202). If the counting timer has not reached a value corresponding to 5 seconds (step S1202: NO), the value of the counting timer is incremented (+1) (step S1203), and the process proceeds to step S1208.

On the other hand, if the counting timer has reached a value corresponding to 5 seconds (step S1202: YES), the counting timer is cleared (step S1204), and the value of the display switching counter is incremented (+1) (step S1205).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the display switching counter (step S1206), and if it is 5 or more (step S1206: YES), clears the display switching counter (step S1207), if not 5 or more (step S1206: NO), the process proceeds to step S1208.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the display switching counter after completing any of the above-described steps S1203, S1206: NO, and S1207 (step S1208). If the display switching counter value is 0 (step S1208: 0), the main control CPU 600a determines the value stored in the advantageous section ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Based on, display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is created and stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S1209 ). As a result, identification information "7U" is displayed, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. 37 is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become.

On the other hand, if the display switching counter value is 1 (step S1208: 1), the main control CPU 600a is stored in the continuous role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) is created based on the values stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9(a)) of the main control RAM 600c. (Step S1210). As a result, identification information "6Y" is displayed, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. 37 is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become.

Also, if the display switching counter value is 2 (step S1208: 2), the main control CPU 600a stores in the character product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) is created based on the values stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9(a)) of the main control RAM 600c ( step S1211). As a result, identification information "7Y" is displayed, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. 37 is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become.

Also, if the display switching counter value is 3 (step S1208: 3), the main control CPU 600a stores in the cumulative continuous accessory ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) is created based on the stored values, and stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9(a)) of the main control RAM 600c. (step S1212). As a result, identification information "6A" is displayed, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. 37 is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become.

Also, if the display switching counter value is 4 (step S1208: 4), the main control CPU 600a is stored in the cumulative role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. Display data to be displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8(a)) is created based on the values stored in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9(a)) of the main control RAM 600c. (Step S1213). As a result, identification information "7A" is displayed, and the ratio information calculated in FIG. 37 is displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A). Become.

Thus, after completing any of the processes of steps S1209 to S1213, the main control CPU 600a confirms the displayed numerical value (step S1214). That is, when the advantageous section ratio is displayed, the ratio is 70% or more, or when the continuous character ratio is displayed, the ratio is 60% or more, or when the character ratio is displayed, the ratio is 70%. In the above case (step S1214: YES), the main control CPU 600a creates blinking display data of ratio information and stores it in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S1215). As a result, the ratio displayed in the 7 segments of the second measurement display device 610B and the first measurement display device 610A (see FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) Information is displayed blinking. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, when displaying the advantageous section ratio, the ratio is not 70% or more, or when displaying the continuous character ratio, the ratio is not 60% or more, or when displaying the character ratio, that If the ratio is not 70% or more (step S1214: NO), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S1216.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the number of games after either step S1214: NO or step S1215 (step S1216). That is, the number of games counter for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S1002 shown in FIG. game number counter) is confirmed (step S1216). 6000 games have not been reached in the case of displaying the continuous role ratio or the cumulative role ratio, or 175000 games have not been reached in the case of displaying the cumulative continuous role ratio or the cumulative role ratio (step S1216 : NO), the main control CPU 600a creates blinking display data of identification information and stores it in the measurement RAM area 600ce (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S1217). As a result, the identification displayed in the 7 segments of the fourth measurement display device 610D and the third measurement display device 610C (see FIG. 8A) of the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) Information is displayed blinking. Note that the blinking display has a 0.6-second cycle of lighting for 0.3 seconds and lighting for 0.3 seconds.

On the other hand, if the continuous role ratio or the cumulative role ratio is displayed, the number of games has reached 6000, or if the cumulative continuous role ratio or the cumulative role ratio is displayed, the number of games has reached 175000 (step S1216: YES), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S1218.

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines that the display data created in steps S1201, steps S1209 to S1213, steps S1215, and S1217 after the processing of step S1216: NO and step S1217 is transferred to the measurement display device 610 (FIG. 7, FIG. 8(a)) is output (step S1218), and the display update process ends. As a result, the calculated data is displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A).

Thus, if the processing as described above is carried out, even in the slot game machine, the same processing as in the pachinko game machine becomes possible.

Thus, according to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to efficiently arrange data in the ROM, thereby reducing the data capacity of the ROM.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, as described in the outline of the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. The ratio used in timer interrupt processing is higher than the ratio used from initialization processing to main loop processing that calls timer interrupt processing. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

1 pachinko game machine 60 main control board 600 one-chip microcomputer 600a main control CPU
600b Main control ROM
600ba normal program area (first program area)
600be measurement program area (second program area)
600c Main control RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a ROM storing a game program including a subroutine called by one of a plurality of call instructions,
The ROM includes at least a first program area storing a normal program used during game processing and a second program area storing a measurement program used when measuring a predetermined value relating to game value. are divided into
the plurality of call instructions include a first call instruction, a second call instruction, and a third call instruction;
The first program area stores a first subroutine called by the first call instruction and a second subroutine called by the second call instruction,
The second program area stores a third subroutine that is called after the value of the flag register is saved when called by the third call instruction in the process executed by the normal program. is,
the first call instruction is the smallest amount of program code data among the plurality of call instructions;
The first call instruction is used in a game program in an interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt signal generated at predetermined intervals in the normal program, and a main loop in which the interrupt process is called from the initial process. It is also used in the game program before the processing is executed, and at this time, the ratio used in the game program in the interrupt processing is the game from the initial processing to before the main loop processing that calls the interrupt processing is executed. Pachinko/pachislot machines that are higher than the percentage used in the program.

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