JP7185516B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine capable of setting a set value relating to the winning probability of a predetermined lottery .

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of changing set values in multiple stages with different degrees of advantage for a player. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the first special symbol suitability determination and the second special symbol suitability determination, it is possible to set to any of a plurality of types of game modes (set values) with different determination probabilities for making a big hit. determination probability setting means is provided. For example, a game clerk performs a predetermined operation on the determination probability setting means to set one of a plurality of types of game modes, and proceed with the game based on the set game mode.

Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine. is output to For example, a game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is detected by the starting opening switch on the upstream side in the starting winning opening, and then detected by the winning confirmation switch on the downstream side in the starting winning opening and detected by each switch. When a difference equal to or greater than a predetermined number occurs in the number of game balls, it is determined that a difference abnormality has occurred, and a security signal is output.

Japanese Patent No. 6198159 JP 2015-128682 A

However, Patent Document 2 mentions a configuration for outputting an external signal when an abnormality occurs based on the winning of a game ball into a starting winning hole or the like. It is not mentioned that the state of the gaming machine including the abnormality related to the setting value is output to the outside for the gaming machine that can change the set value. It is an important issue to appropriately output an external signal including information about the set value to a gaming machine that can change the set value.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of setting a set value and capable of appropriately outputting an external signal. .

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which a set value relating to the winning probability of a predetermined lottery is provided and a game progresses based on the set value, wherein the progress of the game is controlled. Main control means and output means capable of outputting information about the game machine to the outside, the main control means includes determination means for determining whether or not a game stop state related to the set value has occurred; external signal output means for outputting an external signal to the output means based on the determination means determining the occurrence of the game stop state; game signal output means for outputting; and updating means capable of updating predetermined information regarding an output period of the game signal, wherein the game signal output means can output the game signal for a predetermined period based on the predetermined information. The update means does not update the predetermined information during the game stop state, and when the game stop state occurs before the output of the game signal is completed, the game signal output means continues to output the game signal until the game stop state is cancelled.

According to the present invention, when it is determined that an abnormal setting condition related to the setting value has occurred, an external signal can be output to inform the outside of the occurrence of the abnormal setting condition. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform the output processing of the external signal in the gaming machine in which the set value can be set .

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. (a) is an exploded perspective view of a main control board and a main control board case, and (b) is a front view of the main control board and the main control board case. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the area of the base ratio displayed on a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor in a game stop state. It is a diagram for explaining the gaming machine status flag, the status of the gaming machine corresponding to the value of the gaming machine status flag, and the content of the status. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining output conditions and the like of a security signal; FIG. (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining timing charts of output of security signals when various errors occur, and (c) is a diagram for when a setting error state (game stop state) occurs. It is a figure explaining the timing chart of the output of a security signal. It is a diagram for explaining a power-on gaming machine state designation command and a power-on subcommand group. It is a flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main loop processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing in a main control board; It is a flow chart explaining gate passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st start opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining a special game management process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a process during special symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a diagram for explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining save processing at power-off in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a second example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a third example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; 9 is a flowchart for explaining security signal setting processing in external information management processing; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a case where a setting abnormal state occurs while a security signal is being output based on the occurrence of a base abnormal error;

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in these embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the drawings. do.

In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described first, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, and the A front frame 106 attached to the middle frame 104 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable is provided.

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 108 is held in this surrounding space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially parallel to each other while maintaining a predetermined distance. , the game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110 .

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. FIG. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided at the lower portion of the front frame 106 . The operating handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate it, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 to perform a shooting operation, the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112 is applied (not shown). A game ball as a game medium is shot by the shooting mechanism. The game ball shot in this manner rises between rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116 .

A cylinder lock 140 with a keyhole is provided for the middle frame 104 above the operating handle 112 . For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a special key (door key) into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 140 clockwise, the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 can be opened. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are opened to the front side (hereinafter referred to as the middle frame open state), the back side of the gaming machine 100 is exposed on the front side.

The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of game balls differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116b is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are located on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball fired by the shooting mechanism with a shooting intensity lower than a predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is shot with a shooting intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 into which game balls can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different for each of the general prize winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , may be set to the same number of prize balls. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the first starting port 120 to be smaller than the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加be.

Although details will be described later, a first starting region is provided within the first starting port 120 and a second starting region is provided within the second starting port 122 . Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and enters the first start area or the second start area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is held to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a large winning game advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player can obtain a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtain an opportunity to obtain rights to receive various game benefits. becomes.

In addition, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting port 122 so that it can be opened and closed. It's becoming Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. controlled to be open. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second starting hole 122, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122. In addition, here, when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, it is assumed that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 122, but when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state In some cases, it may be configured so that the game ball can be entered with a certain frequency.

Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a big winning opening 128 into which game balls can enter. An openable/closable door 128b is provided in the large winning opening 128. Normally, the opening/closing door 128b closes the large winning opening 128, making it impossible for game balls to enter the large winning opening 128. It's becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big win game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 128 becomes possible. Then, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first start opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the big winning opening 128 is played from the game area 116. A discharge port 130 for discharging is provided on the back side of the board 108 .

The game machine 100 includes a performance display device 200 made of a liquid crystal display device, a performance accessory device 202 made of a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors as performance devices for performing performance during the progress of the game. An effect lighting device 204 made up of a lamp, a sound output device 206 made up of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 that accepts the player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 is provided with a effect display unit 200a consisting of an image display unit for displaying an image. are placed. In the effect display section 200a, the effect symbols 210 are variably displayed as shown, and the variable effect is executed in which the player is informed of the big winning lottery result by the stopped display mode of each of these effect symbols 210.例文帳に追加

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a and normally retracts to the back side of the game board 108. It is movable up to the front to give the player a feeling of anticipation of a big win.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided in the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is variously controlled to be lit according to the image displayed on the effect display section 200a.

The sound output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or the lowest position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display section 200a. to output

The effect operation device 208 is composed of a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position lower than the transmission plate 110 . This effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation valid period, various effects are produced in accordance with the operation. is executed.

In the figure, reference numeral 132 denotes an upper plate into which prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and game balls rented from the game ball lending device are guided. It will be guided to the lower plate 134 . Also, the bottom surface of the lower tray 134 is formed with a ball removal hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 134 . This ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal knob 134a in the horizontal direction in the drawing, the opening/closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a. Then, the game ball can be discharged below the lower tray 134 through the ball extraction hole.

In addition, on the game board 108, a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, a first special symbol holding device, and a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, and a first special symbol reserve are provided outside the game area 116 and at positions visible to the player. A display device 164, a second special symbol reservation display device 166, a normal symbol display device 168, a normal symbol reservation display device 170, and a right-handed information display device 172 are provided. Each of these displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and the details thereof will be described later. In the following description, the displays 160 to 172 are collectively referred to as main displays.

Various boards such as a main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game, a sub-control board 330 for controlling effects, and a payout control board 310 for controlling payout of prize balls are provided on the back of the game board 108. These various boards are fixed to the back surface of the game board 108 while being housed in a board case. The configuration of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400 that houses the main control board 300 will be described below.

3(a) is an exploded perspective view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400, and FIG. 3(b) is a front view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the main control board 300 has a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c (see FIG. 4) arranged on the front surface of a board body 302. A performance display monitor 304, a connector 306, a RAM clear switch 307, a setting key switch 308, and the like are also arranged.

The performance display monitor 304 has four 7-segments 304a-304d consisting of 7 segments capable of representing decimal Arabic numerals on the upper left of the board body 302 and a dot segment (DP) located on the lower right. are arranged side by side.

The connector 306 is provided above or below the substrate main body 302, and various cables are connected thereto.

The RAM clear switch 307 is provided above the connector 306 provided on the lower right side of the board body 302, and is used to clear the RAM (initialize the main RAM 300c) and change settings. Thus, in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 307 is provided with two functions, the RAM clear function and the setting change function. The RAM clear switch 307 is hereinafter referred to as the setting change switch 307 as appropriate. A setting change switch may be provided separately from the RAM clear switch 307 .

A setting key switch 308 is provided to the right of the RAM clear switch 307 and is used to change and refer to settings. The setting key switch 308 has a keyhole for inserting a dedicated key (setting key) and a key cylinder surrounding the keyhole. Details of the RAM clearing process for clearing the RAM, the setting change process for changing the settings, and the setting reference process for referring to the settings will be described later.

The main control board case 400 includes a base member 410 , a cover member 420 , a sealing seal 430 , sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 , an unsealing management seal 460 and a nameplate seal 470 .

The base member 410 is made of transparent resin and has a rectangular flat portion 410a and a partition wall portion 410b projecting forward from the flat portion 410a. The partition wall portion 410b is formed continuously over the vertical side edge of the plane portion 410a and the left side edge of the plane portion 410a. Further, the base member 410 is provided with a plurality of claw portions 410c projecting inward from the front end of the partition wall portion 410b so as to face the flat portion 410a. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two screw holes 410d on the left side of the plane portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two seal mounting portions 410e separated in the vertical direction on the right side of the flat portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b.

The cover member 420 is made of transparent resin, and is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the base member 410 . The cover member 420 includes a flat portion 420a having a rectangular outer shape, a partition wall portion 420b projecting rearward from the side edge of the flat portion 420a, and a side edge portion 420c projecting rearward from the partition wall portion 420b. and are provided. The plane portion 420a is formed to have a slightly smaller area than the plane portion 410a of the base member 410, and is formed so as to be accommodated in the space surrounded by the partition wall portion 410b of the base member 410. As shown in FIG. A side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 is provided with an opening so that the connector 306 provided on the main control board 300 can be accessed from the outside.

Further, through holes 420g and 420h are provided in the plane portion 420a so that the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 provided on the substrate body portion 302 can be operated from the outside. As a result, when the main control board 300 is accommodated in the main control board case 400, the RAM clear switch 307 can be pushed through the through hole 420g. Similarly, the setting key switch 308 can be rotated by inserting the setting key into the keyhole in a state in which the through hole 420h is penetrated (a state in which the flat portion 420a surrounds the key cylinder).

A housing space 420d capable of housing the main control board 300 is formed in the cover member 420 by the planar portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b. Further, the cover member 420 is provided with a sealing member at a position on the left side of the flat portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b and facing the screw hole 410d of the base member 410 when the cover member 420 is attached to the base member 410. A mechanism 420e is provided. Although detailed description is omitted, the sealing mechanism 420e has a so-called one-way type sealing screw housed in advance in an extending wall portion provided continuously with the partition wall portion 420b. , so that the sealing screw cannot be removed from the screw hole 410d. Further, the cover member 420 is provided with two seal mounting portions 420f separated in the vertical direction on the right side of the flat portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b.

When housing the main control board 300 in the main control board case 400 , the cover member 420 is removed from the base member 410 , and the main control board 300 is housed in the housing space 420 d and fixed with screws 480 . After that, the cover member 420 is slid from the right to the left of the base member 410 so that the side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 is sandwiched between the flat portion 410a and the claw portion 410c of the base member 410 . As a result, the accommodation space 420d becomes a closed space closed from the outside by the plane portion 410a of the base member 410, the plane portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the partition wall portion 420b, and the main control board 300 accommodated in the accommodation space 420d becomes a closed space. Access becomes impossible.

Further, in a state in which the cover member 420 is closed with respect to the base member 410, a sealing seal 430 is attached to the surface of the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f. Thereafter, sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 made of transparent resin are attached so as to cover the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f to which the sealing seal 430 is attached. The sealing seal cover member 440 is provided with a projecting portion 440a projecting forward, and the projecting portion 440a is positioned between the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f that are separated in the vertical direction. Accordingly, when the sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 are illegally removed, the protrusion 440a damages the sealing seal 430, so that the fraud can be detected early.

An unsealing management seal 460 and a nameplate seal 470 are attached to predetermined positions on the front surface of the flat portion 420 a of the cover member 420 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B, the unsealing management seal 460 and the nameplate seal 470 are positioned so as not to cover the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 provided on the main control board 300. affixed to In other words, the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 are provided at positions that do not cover the positions where the unsealing management seal 460 and nameplate seal 470 are affixed. Therefore, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are opened with respect to the outer frame 102, the performance display monitor 304 becomes visible through the flat portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 are activated. becomes operable.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operations of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300 a , main ROM 300 b , main RAM 300 c , performance display monitor 304 , RAM clear switch 307 and setting key switch 308 . The main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each display or the like, or to send commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

It should be noted that the main control board 300 controls the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on (after the power supply is started) after the power to the gaming machine 100 is shut off (power supply is started). (hereinafter referred to as power-on game machine state designation command), and the effect commands required for the effect when the power is turned on (after power is supplied) (hereinafter referred to as power-on subcommand group). ) can be transmitted to the sub control board 330 . The details of the power-on gaming machine state designation command and the power-on subcommand group will be described later.

The main control board 300 includes a general winning hole detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 118, and a first starting hole for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120. A detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a large winning opening 128. A large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected. Each detection switch has a proximity sensor, and a detection signal is input from the corresponding detection switch to the main control board 300 based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by each proximity sensor. .

Further, although detailed explanation is omitted, the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 128, and the ejection opening 130 are merged on the back of the game board 108. A confluence passage is formed, and an out ball detection switch 129s for detecting game balls is provided in this confluence passage. This out ball detection switch 129s detects a game ball passing through the confluence path, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 each time a game ball is detected. The main control board 300 counts the number of game balls based on the detection signal input from the out-ball detection switch 129s. Here, since the game ball shot to the game area 116 always passes through the confluence passage and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 100, the out ball detection switch 129s detects the shot ball shot to the game area 116. The number, in other words, the number of discharges discharged from the game area 116 (hereinafter referred to as the number of out balls) is counted.

In addition, the main control board 300 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a large winning prize opening solenoid 128c that operates an open/close door 128b that opens and closes the large winning prize opening 128. The main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 and the big winning port 128 .

Furthermore, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. A symbol holding indicator 170 and a right-handed information indicator 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these indicators.

In addition, the game machine 100 is provided with a plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 for detecting an abnormality or a possibility of fraud, such as a vibration sensor for detecting vibration, a radio wave sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetism, and the like. A detection signal is input from each abnormality detection sensor 174 to the main control board 300 .

Further, the gaming machine 100 is provided with a middle frame open switch 176 for detecting that the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state. When the middle frame 104 is released from the outer frame 102 , a middle frame opening detection signal from the middle frame opening switch 176 is input to the main control board 300 . The main control board 300 can confirm that the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state based on the reception of the middle frame open detection signal.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a special game that is started by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and a game ball that starts when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for progressing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300 .

The payout control board 310 performs control for shooting game balls and payout prize balls. This payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. For example, regarding the above-described control for shooting game balls, when the gaming machine 100 is in a game-enabled state, which will be described later, the main control board 300 controls the payout of a shooting permission signal to the effect that shooting of game balls is permitted. Send to board 310 . Then, the payout control board 310 performs control so as to enable the shooting of the game ball based on the received shooting permission signal. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 100 is in a game stop state, which will be described later, the main control board 300 does not transmit the firing permission signal to the payout control board 310, and the payout control board 310 does not shoot the game ball. control as follows.

In addition, a game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game (hereinafter referred to as external information) outputted from the main control board 300 is transmitted to the payout control board 310. 310 and the game information output terminal board 312, it will be output to the hall computer of the amusement arcade or the like.

The payout control board 310 is also connected with a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage portion to the player as prize balls. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to pay out predetermined prize balls to the player. At this time, the number of put-out game balls is detected by the put-out ball counting switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be put out have been put out to the player.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected with a full-dish detection switch 318 s for detecting the full state of the lower tray 134 . This plate full detection switch 318 s is provided in a passage leading game balls paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134 , and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310 .

Then, when the lower tray 134 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 134, and are directed toward the payout control board 310 from the tray full detection switch 318s. , the game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a full tray command to the main control board 300 . On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the full-dish command is transmitted, it is determined that the full-drained state is canceled, and the full-dish full-drain release command is transmitted to the main control board 300 .

Also, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 for controlling the launch of game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected with a touch sensor 112s provided on the operating handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operating angle of the operating handle 112. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the shooting control circuit 320 controls the shooting solenoid 112c provided in the game ball shooting device to energize and shoot the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub-control board 330 includes a sub-CPU 330a, a sub-ROM 330b, and a sub-RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, etc., performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the performance. At this time, the sub-RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub-CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display section 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns and backgrounds to be displayed in the effect display section 200a. Controls image display.

In addition, the sub control board 330 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206 , movability of the performance accessory device 202 , and lighting control of the performance lighting device 204 . Further, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s for detecting that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed down, a predetermined effect is executed.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source through the power supply board while the gaming machine 100 is powered on. Also, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply comprising a capacitor.

Next, procedures for executing RAM clear processing, setting change processing, and setting reference processing in this embodiment will be described.

When executing the RAM clearing process, first, the door key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 140 of the middle frame 104 and rotated clockwise to open the middle frame of the gaming machine 100 . After that, the power supply to the gaming machine 100 is cut off (the power supply is turned off). In this state, the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 (the power is turned on).

When the setting change process or the setting reference process is to be executed, the game machine 100 is brought into the middle frame open state in the same manner as described above, and then the power supply to the game machine 100 is shut off. In this state, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole of the setting key switch 308, the setting key is rotated clockwise (the setting key switch 308 is turned on), and then the power is turned on.

As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been rotated to the change position is input by the setting key switch 308, and based on this input signal, the state in which the setting is being changed (hereinafter referred to as the setting changeable state) or the setting state is changed. It becomes a state of being referred to (hereinafter referred to as a setting reference state). At this time, since a safety lock is applied by a locking mechanism (not shown), the setting key cannot be removed unless it is returned to its original position.

Here, when the setting key is rotated clockwise and the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307, the setting can be changed. On the other hand, if the setting key is rotated clockwise and the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307, the setting reference state is entered.

By pressing (turning on) the RAM clear switch 307 an arbitrary number of times in the setting changeable state, the setting value can be changed to, for example, one of six steps. When the setting value is changed, the main CPU 300a stores the changed setting value in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c. Note that the setting value buffer can be a memory area to be backed up. Also, the set values can be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 of the main control board 300, and the details of this display mode will be described later.

When the desired setting value is reached, the setting key is rotated counterclockwise to its original position (setting key switch 308 is turned off). As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been returned to its original position is input by the setting key switch 308, and the setting change is confirmed based on this input signal. After that, the setting key can be removed from the setting key switch 308, and the display of the setting value displayed on the performance display monitor 304 disappears.

Even in the setting reference state, the setting values are displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and when the setting values are referred to, the setting key switch 308 is turned off in the same manner as in the above setting change processing, thereby ending the setting reference. .

Hereinafter, turning on the power while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 in a state where the setting key switch 308 is turned on while the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state is referred to as "satisfying the setting change condition". Also, turning on the power while turning off the RAM clear switch 307 in a state where the setting key switch 308 is turned on while the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state is referred to as "the setting reference condition is satisfied". Also, hereinafter, setting change processing and setting reference processing are collectively referred to as setting related processing.

FIG. 5 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 5, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and "H" indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 5, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b consists of a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game, and an area other than the use area, which is used for processing tests defined by gaming machine regulations. and an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing programs and data for executing processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 (including processing for calculating the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 304) and are provided.

The area used in the main ROM 300b includes a program area (0000H to 0A89H) that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), a data area (1000H that stores data other than the program). ~ 1A7AH) are provided. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

The non-use area of the main ROM 300b is a program area (2000H to 27FFH) for storing programs for executing processing for performing tests stipulated by game machine regulations and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) is provided for storing data other than these programs.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main ROM 300b also includes an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as program titles and versions are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for main CPU 300a to execute a program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a use area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is being executed, and an area other than the use area. A non-use area (F210H to F228H) that is temporarily used when a program for performing a predetermined test or processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is executed is provided.

The area used in the main RAM 300c includes a work area (F000H to F12AH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided for temporarily saving data during execution of a control program. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (F12BH to F1D7H).

The non-use area of the main RAM 300c is a work area (F210H to F21FH), and a stack area (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data while these programs are being executed.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c also has unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH) in addition to the used area and the unused area.

In this way, the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c are used to control the progress of the game, perform processing for performing tests stipulated by gaming machine rules, and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304. It is provided separately from the non-use area used for doing so.

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area separating the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and the program for controlling the progress of the game The non-use area is used during execution, and the use area is used when a program for performing a test stipulated by gaming machine regulations or a process for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is executed prevent it from being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area should be at least 1 byte or more, preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. is more desirable. Also, although the unused area is prohibited from writing and reading data, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

Next, a game in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, progress in parallel. Alternatively, the game progresses in any game state in which any game state of the high probability game state and any game state of the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state are combined.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game in which the big winning opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high-probability game state. That is, it is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game is set high.

In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is less likely to open and the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 122, and the time-saving gaming state is more than the non-time-saving gaming state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 122. In addition, the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in the present embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot the game ball into the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player is asked to play the game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a major role lottery) is held to decide whether or not to give a profit. In this big win lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game is executed in which the big win port 128 is opened and a game ball can enter the big win port 128, and after the big win game ends. The game state is set to one of the above game states. Below, the major role lottery method will be described.

Although details will be described later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big role lottery (jackpot determination random number, winning pattern random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired, and each random value is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Below, the various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area after the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 reservation, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, special 2 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, if the reservation is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage unit Store special 1 hold. Also, for example, in a state where special 1 suspension is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, special 1 suspension is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, in the same manner as above, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number) that is not available.

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, to the first start port 120 A special 1 suspension is not newly stored by the entry of a game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game to the second start port 122 A special 2 hold is not newly memorized by the entry of a ball.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, according to the gaming state when judging the big win, and the setting value being set, the big win determination random number determination table is selected, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table is selected. A big win lottery is performed based on the obtained big hit determination random number.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, a set value is set to one of six stages, and a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the currently set set value.

When the set value is set to 1, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6(a). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10206, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/318.1.

When the set value is set to 2, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6(b). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10216, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/303.4.

When the set value is set to 3, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6(c). According to this low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10226, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/289.9.

When the set value is set to 4, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 6(d). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10236, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/277.6.

When the set value is set to 5, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6(e). According to this low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/266.4.

When the set value is set to 6, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6(f). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10256, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/256.0.

On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 reservation and the special 2 reservation, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each setting value in the same manner as the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table, and is currently set during the game. A big win lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the set value.

When the set value is set to 1, a big win lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table g shown in FIG. 6(g). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table g, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12060, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/31.81.

When the set value is set to 2, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table h shown in FIG. 6(h). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table h, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12160, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/30.34.

When the set value is set to 3, a big win lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table i shown in FIG. 6(i). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table i, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12261, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/28.99.

When the set value is set to 4, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table j shown in FIG. 6(j). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table j, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12361, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/27.76.

When the set value is set to 5, a big winning lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table k shown in FIG. 6(k). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table k, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12460, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/26.64.

When the set value is set to 6, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6(l). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12560, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/25.60.

As described above, when the low-probability game state or high-probability game state is set, the big role lottery is performed according to the set value being set. At this time, the probability of winning a big win differs depending on the set value, and it is easier to win a big win when the set value is higher than when the set value is low. In addition, the probability of winning a big win is higher in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state, making it easier to win a big win.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is obtained from within the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the big win lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the "jackpot" is won by the special 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table is selected, and when the "jackpot" is won by the special 2 reservation. As shown in FIG. 7(b), the winning symbol random number determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special pattern determined by the winning pattern random number, that is, the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the big hit is obtained is called the jackpot pattern, and the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the loss is obtained. The pattern is called a lost pattern.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7(a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. As shown, the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) is determined. In addition, when the lottery result of the major role is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is determined as the losing pattern without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a losing symbol without lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "big win", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "loss".

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the type of hold, the number of holds, and the fluctuation state set in association with the game state. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the key role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for reporting the key role lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the major role lottery result is "losing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variable effect pattern.

For example, when the gaming state is set to a non-time-saving gaming state and the variation state is set to the normal 1 variation state, based on the special 1 hold, when the big role lottery result of "losing" is derived, If the special 1 reservation number (hereinafter referred to as the reservation number) when performing the big winning lottery is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 8(a). Similarly, if the number of pending is 1, as shown in FIG. As shown, reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 8, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as group types according to the reach group determination random number obtained and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

Thus, in this embodiment, the table for determining the variable effect pattern is determined based on the variable state in addition to the set game state. In other words, the variable state defines which table is referred to for determining the variable effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the game state.

It should be noted that, when the big role lottery result is "jackpot", the group type is not determined when determining the variation production pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "lost", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big win".

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing selected when the big role lottery result is "losing", and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each reservation type. Here, an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x that is referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type is shown in FIG. b).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the big role lottery is "losing", as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the group type lottery A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at loss and the reach mode determination random number. Also, when the result of the big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation mode number and a variation pattern random number determination table described later. A random number decision table is determined. In FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of fluctuation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the reach mode determination random number acquired and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, which will be described later, are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, hexadecimal numbers are denoted by "H", but ◯◯H in FIGS. 9 to 11 indicates an arbitrary hexadecimal value.

As described above, when the winning lottery result is "lost", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8 and the reach group determination random number. Then, according to the determined group type and game state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of losing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the big win lottery result is "big hit", according to the determined big win pattern (type of special pattern), the game state at the time of winning the big win, etc. and the reach mode determination random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

FIG. 10 is a diagram explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is obtained from within the range of 0-238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the obtained fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure.

Thus, when the big role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the big role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of reservations, the type of reservation, and the like. These variable mode number and variable pattern number specify the variable effect pattern, and each of them is associated with the mode and time of the variable effect. Note that, hereinafter, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variable time determination table. As described above, when the variable mode number is determined, variable time 1 is determined according to the variable time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 11(a). According to this variable time 1 determination table, variable time 1 is associated with each variable mode number, and the corresponding variable time 1 is determined according to the determined variable mode number.

Further, as described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 11(b). According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the big role lottery, that is, the variable time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330 . In the sub control board 330, mainly the first half of the variable performance is determined based on the received variable mode command, and the second half of the variable performance is mainly determined based on the received variable pattern command. becomes. Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as variation commands, and the details thereof will be described later.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory actuation ramset table. This special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the big win game. The solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In fact, a plurality of special electric role product operation ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big win game according to the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data of all the jackpot symbols.

When the special symbols A to D, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, the big winning game is executed with reference to the special electric role product operating ram set table, as shown in FIG. The big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times of special electric role product operation (round game executed during one big role game number of times), the number of times of opening and closing the special electric accessory (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened during one round), the solenoid energization time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 opening time of the big winning mouth 128), specified number (maximum number of possible winnings to the big winning mouth 128 in one round game), effective closing time of the big winning mouth (closure time of the big winning mouth 128 between round games) That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (fluctuation display of special symbols to be described later)) are the control data for the big role game. , are stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of jackpot symbol.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low probability game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, the high probability is after the end of the big role game. The game state is set, and the number of continuations of the high-probability game state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the 10,000 winning lottery results are determined. However, the above-mentioned high probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the game state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the high probability game state is set after the end of the big win game, the lottery result of losing is derived 10000 times without deriving the lottery result of the jackpot in the high probability game state, and the low probability game The game state is changed to the state.

Also, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the non-time-saving game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, it is set to the time-saving game state after the end of the big role game. In addition, the number of continuation times of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of time saving) is set to 10000 times. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the winning lottery result is determined 10,000 times. However, the number of times of time saving described above indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the time saving game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of times of continuation is reached, the game state is set again. It will happen.

It should be noted that here, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern, the game state and the number of times of high probability, but the number of times of reduced working hours was set, depending on both the type of the jackpot pattern and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the big role game You may set the game state after the end of , the number of times of high accuracy, and the number of times of shortening.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as a normal pattern lottery) is associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is energized. ) is performed.

Although details will be described later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. is stored as the upper limit. That is, the general pattern reservation storage area has four storage units for saving the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state in which the hit determination random numbers are stored in all the four storage portions of the normal pattern holding storage area, the hit determination random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game ball. never. Below, the game ball passed through the gate 124 and the hit determination random number stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area is referred to as normal pattern reservation.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table is referenced. According to this non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost pattern is determined as the type of the normal pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although details will be described later, when a winning pattern is determined in this normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to an open state, and when a losing pattern is determined, the second starting port 122 is maintained in the closed state.

In addition, when starting the normal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. According to this time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 99, normal A lost pattern is determined as the type of the pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 15(a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 15(b) is a diagram for explaining the opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the general pattern lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the normal symbol variation time when a winning symbol or a losing symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, it fluctuates. Time is determined to be 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking-displayed) over the determined time. Then, when a winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is lit, and when a losing symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished.

Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal pattern display 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is changed to the opening and closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 15(b). Power supply is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows control data corresponding to each game state.

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the normal electric opening pre-opening time (waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the normal electric accessory maximum opening/closing switching frequency (the number of times the second start port 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of the second start port 122 once), specified number (all the second start ports 122 The maximum number of winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power valid state time (second starting The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the normal electricity end wait time (after the normal electricity effective state time has elapsed, the waiting time until the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, which will be described later) is resumed, is the second start port 122 control data is stored in advance for each game state as shown.

Thus, in the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, the opening/closing control conditions for opening and closing the second starting port 122 are respectively associated as game progress conditions, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving A game ball enters the second starting port 122 more easily than in the game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the normal drawing lottery is performed one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a large role lottery while reducing the

The open/close condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the second starting port 122 . And, in the present embodiment, in two of the three elements, by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state is better than the non-time-saving gaming state , the second starting port 122 is set so that the game ball can easily enter. However, one or three of the above three elements may be set more advantageously in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the overall time-saving gaming state is the second start port than the non-time-saving gaming state. A game ball should be made to easily enter 122 . That is, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the opening and closing of the movable piece 122b is controlled according to the first condition, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, from the first condition The opening and closing of the movable piece 122b may be controlled in accordance with the second condition that makes it easy to open the movable piece 122b.

Next, the display mode of the performance display monitor 304 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor 304. As shown in FIG. In the main control board 300, the performance display monitor 304 displays the base ratio (information about the payout of game media) when the game state is the low probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. Here, as will be described later in detail, the base ratio is derived for each preset interval (every 60,000 out-balls), and is based on the number of out-balls in general winning opening 118, first start opening 120 and first opening. The total value of the number of prize balls paid out due to the game balls entering the second start hole 122 (number of payouts) is shown in percentage (%).

As shown in FIG. 16, on the performance display monitor 304, the base ratio of the current section and the base ratio of the previous section are displayed alternately at preset intervals (for example, 5 seconds).

The performance display monitor 304 displays an identifier "bc" or "bb" for identifying whether it is the base ratio of the current interval or the previous interval in seven segments 304a and 304b. Also, the performance display monitor 304 displays the base ratio corresponding to the identifier "bc" or "bb" in two digits in seven segments 304c and 304d.

Therefore, assuming that the base ratio of the current section is 30%, when displaying the base ratio of the current section, 7 segments 304a and 304b display "bc" and 7 segments 304c and 304d display "30%". ” is displayed. Also, if the base ratio of the previous section is 38%, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, "bb" is displayed in the 7 segments 304a and 304b, and "38%" is displayed in the 7 segments 304c and 304d. ” is displayed.

17A and 17B are diagrams for explaining the intervals of the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 304. FIG. From the time the gaming machine 100 is manufactured until it is installed in the hall and the player plays a game, inspections at the time of manufacture, test runs (operation checks) in the hall, and the like are performed. Game balls are shot and ejected during such inspections at the time of manufacture and test runs in halls. It may not be possible to accurately derive the base ratio while

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the first section (non-target section) in which the total number of out balls detected by the out ball detection switch 129s is 0 to 300 is inspected at the time of manufacture, An out ball detected before a game is played by a player, such as a trial run, is excluded from targets for deriving a base ratio. Similarly, the number of payouts in the range of 0 to 300 out-balls is also excluded from the targets for deriving the base ratio. In this non-target section, as shown in FIG. 17(b), when displaying the base ratio of the current section, the identifier "bc" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as "--". do. Further, since the previous section does not exist, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, the identifier "bb" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as "--".

Then, the number of out balls from 301 to 60,300 is set as the first section, and in the first section, the base ratio is derived as needed (in real time), and when displaying the base ratio of the current section, the identifier "bc ” is displayed, and the derived base ratio is illuminated. At this time, when the number of out balls is between 301 and 6299 (while the number of out balls in the section is 5999 or less), the identifier "bc" is displayed blinking, so that the base ratio of the current section is derived. Signals that the sample is low and the base ratio is not stable. After that, when the number of out-balls reaches 6300 or more (the number of out-balls in the section becomes 6000 or more), the identifier "bc" is lit and displayed, and there are many samples when deriving the base ratio of the current section. , signaling that the base ratio is stable.

In addition, since the previous section does not exist in the first section, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, the identifier "bb" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as "--". do.

Also, in the second interval from 60,301 to 120,300 out balls, the base ratio is derived from time to time (in real time) as in the first interval, and when displaying the base ratio for the current interval, the out The identifier "bc" is lit or blinked according to the number of balls, and the derived base ratio is displayed. In addition, in the second interval, when the base ratio of the previous interval is displayed, the identifier "bb" is illuminated and the final base ratio of the first interval is illuminated.

In this way, the base ratio derived in real time is displayed as the base ratio for the current interval every 60,000 out-balls excluding the first 300 (every n-th interval), and the n-1th Display the final base proportion of the interval as the base proportion of the previous interval.

As a result, the number of out balls and the number of discharged balls before the player starts playing, such as inspections at the time of manufacture and test runs (operation checks) in the hall, can be excluded from the targets for deriving the base ratio. The ratio can be derived accurately.

Note that the base ratio may temporarily exceed 100% when deriving the base ratio. For example, when the first ball in the section enters the first starting hole 120, the number of out balls is 1, while the number of payouts is the prize ball obtained by entering the first starting hole 120. number (for example, 3) and the base ratio is 300%. In such a case, since the performance display monitor 304 can only display the base ratio in two digits, it is notified that the base ratio exceeds 100% by displaying "99."

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor 304 while the game is stopped. By the way, in the gaming machine 100, the progress of the game may stop temporarily or until the setting change process is completed after the power is turned off and then turned on again. Specifically, when the gaming machine 100 is in a setting changeable state (a setting change state) or a setting reference state (a setting reference state) when the power is turned on, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped. be done. Further, if the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on or during the progress of a game is an abnormal state in which an error with a high warning level that requires the progress of the game to be stopped occurs, the power is once turned off, and then the setting is changed. The power is turned on again so that the conditions are satisfied, and the setting change is enabled, and the progress of the game is stopped until the setting change process is completed. In the present embodiment, such abnormal states with a high warning level include a state in which a setting error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a setting abnormal state) and a state in which a RAM abnormal error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a RAM error). ), and a state in which a backup error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a backup error state). The setting abnormal state can occur during the progress of the game, and the RAM abnormal state and the backup abnormal state can occur when the power is turned on. It should be noted that the abnormal backup error also includes a case where a backup abnormal error occurs at the time of initial startup. Hereinafter, the abnormal setting state, the abnormal RAM state, and the abnormal backup state are collectively referred to as an abnormal state, and the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, and the abnormal state are collectively referred to as a game stop state. On the other hand, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 after finishing the setting change process (that is, when the RAM clear process is simply executed), and when the setting change process is finished The state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307 (that is, when the power is simply restored) is called a game ready state.

Since the derivation of the above-described base ratio is also interrupted in the above-described game stop state, even if a game ball is fired, the number of payouts and the number of out-balls by the game ball are not changed. In addition, in the game stop state, the display based on the cause of the game stop state is displayed on the performance display monitor 304 as shown in FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c) instead of the base ratio.

FIG. 18(a) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during setting change. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, the identifier "rn.-" indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed in seven segments 304a, 304b, and 304c, and the set value being set (in the figure) is displayed. "6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d. When the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 is turned on, the changed setting value is updated and displayed in the 7-segment 304d.

FIG. 18(b) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during setting reference. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, the identifier "rn." indicating that the setting is being referred to is displayed in seven segments 304a, 304b, and 304c, and the set value being set (" 6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d.

Also, FIG. 18(c) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during an abnormal state. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, an identifier "Er." indicating that the error is occurring is displayed in seven segments 304a and 304b, and a value indicating the identification code of the error that has occurred. (“1” in the figure) is displayed in the 7 segments 304c and 304d. As values indicating error identification codes, "1" is associated with the setting abnormal state, "2" is associated with the RAM abnormal state, and "3" is associated with the backup abnormal state.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state (the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, and the abnormal state), the progress of the game is stopped. Problems can be prevented. In addition, since the derivation of the base ratio is also stopped during the game stop state, it is possible to prevent erroneous derivation of the base ratio due to fraudulent acts or malfunctions. Furthermore, since the display based on the cause of the game stop state is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, there is no need to separately provide a display for referring to set values and errors, and the structure can be simplified. .

In this embodiment, the main control board 300 controls the gaming machine state flag to determine whether the gaming machine 100 is in a playable state or a game stopped state. This gaming machine state flag is stored in the main RAM 300 c of the main control board 300 .

Specifically, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the gaming machine status flag from "0" to "0" according to the status of the gaming machine 100 at the time of power-on and during the game in the CPU initialization process and the like, which will be described later. Set any value of "5". FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the gaming machine status flag, the status of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to the value of the gaming machine status flag, and the contents of the status. Since the state of the gaming machine 100 and the contents of the state have already been explained, the explanation thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 19, the gaming machine state flag value “0” is associated with the game ready state, the setting changeable state is associated with the gaming machine state flag value “1”, and the setting reference state is associated with the gaming machine state flag value “1”. A status flag value of "2" is associated, a gaming machine status flag value of "3" is associated with the abnormal setting status, a game machine status flag value of "4" is associated with the RAM abnormal status, and a backup failure is associated. The value "5" of the gaming machine state flag is associated with the state. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the gaming machine status flag to "0" if the gaming machine 100 is in the playable status, and if it is in the setting changeable status, The value of the gaming machine status flag is set to "1", and in the case of the setting reference status, the value of the gaming machine status flag is set to "2", and in the case of the RAM abnormality status, the gaming machine status flag is set. is set to "4", and in the case of the backup abnormal state, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "5". Further, when the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a setting abnormal state during the progress of the game, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "3". In this manner, the main CPU 300a grasps and stores the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on and when the game is in progress. Then, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on gaming machine state designation command according to the value of the gaming machine state flag (the state of the gaming machine 100) when the power is turned on.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control board 300 is configured to be able to determine the occurrence of various errors other than abnormal setting errors, mainly as a countermeasure against cheating during games. Various errors include special electric fraudulent winning error, large winning entrance excessive winning error, large winning entrance entrance / exit mismatch error, public electric illegal winning error, winning frequency abnormal error, vibration error, base abnormal error, switch error, magnetic error, and radio wave contains an error. It should be noted that when any of the various errors occurs, the game can be continued without stopping the progress of the game, unlike the case where the setting abnormality occurs.

The main control board 300 controls an error flag to determine whether or not the various errors described above have occurred in the gaming machine 100 . Error flags are provided corresponding to various errors. A winning frequency abnormality error flag, a vibration error flag, a base abnormality error flag, a switch error flag, a magnetic error flag, and a radio wave error flag are provided. Although the details will be described later, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the value of the error flag corresponding to the error to "1" when any of various errors occurs during the progress of the game. (Turn on the error flag). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the value of the error flag is set to "0" (the error flag is turned off). The error flag is stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300. FIG.

In this embodiment, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, RAM error state, backup error state) when the power is turned on, and when a setting error or the above error occurs during the progress of the game. When an error occurs, a security signal (external signal) is output as external information to be output from the gaming machine 100 to a hall computer or the like to inform the gaming machine 100 that an abnormality has occurred. As will be described later, the security signal is also output at the end of the setting change process, the end of the setting reference process, and the execution of the RAM clear process.

The main CPU 300a refers to the value of the error flag, the value of the gaming machine state flag, and the timer value of the security signal timer (value corresponding to the output time of the security signal) to output the security signal in different output modes. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the output conditions for outputting the security signal, and FIGS. 21A and 21B are timing charts for outputting the security signal when various errors occur. 21(c) is a timing chart of security signal output when a setting error occurs (the game is stopped).

As shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21(a), special electric wire fraudulent winning error, large winning gate excessive winning error, big winning gate entrance/exit discrepancy error, electric wire fraudulent winning error, winning frequency abnormal error, vibration error, and base abnormal error (These are hereinafter referred to as first errors.) are errors that occur instantaneously. Based on the occurrence of any of the first errors, special electric fraudulent prize winning error flag, large winning gate excessive winning error flag, big winning gate entry/exit mismatch error flag, public electric fraudulent prize winning error flag, winning frequency abnormal error flag, vibration error flag , and the base error flag (hereinafter referred to as the first error flag) are set to "1", and the timer value (≠"0") of the security signal timer is set. Then, based on the fact that the timer value is not "0", the security signal output condition is established, and the security signal is output only for 128 ms after the occurrence of the first error. Note that the security signal output time is not limited to 128 ms, and may be 128 ms or longer.

Thus, when the first error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is always set after the first error flag is turned on. The condition for outputting the security signal when the first error occurs is that the set timer value is not "0". Note that the value of the first error flag is updated from "1" to "0" based on the start of output of the security signal. In addition to the occurrence of the first error, at the end of the setting change process, at the end of the setting reference process, and at the execution of the RAM clear process, the security signal is output only for 128 ms as in the case of the first error. output.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21(b), switch errors, magnetic errors, and radio wave errors (hereinafter referred to as second errors) are errors that occur continuously for a predetermined period of time. Any value of the switch error flag, the magnetic error flag, and the radio wave error flag (hereinafter referred to as the second error flag) is set to "1" based on the occurrence of any of the second errors. . Then, based on the fact that the value of the second error flag is not "0", the output condition of the security signal is established, and the security signal is output only from the occurrence of the second error to the cancellation. When the second error occurs repeatedly, the security signal is output until the last occurring second error among the overlapping second errors is cleared.

Thus, when the second error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set after the second error flag is turned on, and the value of the second error flag is not "0". This is the condition for outputting the security signal when the second error occurs. The value of the second error flag is updated from "1" to "0" based on the cancellation of the second error.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21(c), the value of the game machine state flag is set to "3" based on the occurrence of the setting error, and the value of the game machine state flag is not "0". Based on this, the security signal output condition is established, and the security signal is output from the abnormal setting state to the playable state (the abnormal setting state is canceled). In this way, when the abnormal setting error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set and the value of the gaming machine status flag is not "0", as in the case of the second error. is the output condition of the security signal. When the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, the RAM error state, or the backup error state, the state of the gaming machine 100 changes from the game stopped state to the playable state in the same manner as in the case of the setting error state. Security signals are output until

As described above, in the present embodiment, security signals are output as external information when various abnormalities occur. It's becoming That is, the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, setting error state, RAM error state, backup error state), the first error and the second error. It is a common signal when it is output based on the occurrence of any one of various errors including errors.

In addition to the security signal, the external information includes a plurality of types of signals. For example, these multiple types of signals include a prize ball signal that indicates that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out, a door frame open signal that indicates that the gaming machine 100 has entered the middle frame open state, etc., and variations in special symbols. A pattern confirmation number signal that informs that the game has stopped, a start opening signal that informs that the game ball has entered the start opening, a jackpot signal that indicates that the jackpot has been won and is in the process of winning, and a predetermined number of game balls are discharged. There is an out signal or the like for notifying that The game information output terminal board 312 is provided with a plurality of types of output terminals for outputting these signals (external information) including security signals to hall computers and the like. These output terminals are provided separately according to the types of signals to be output, and are connected to signal lines for transmitting each signal to a hall computer or the like. The gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute the output processing of these signals in parallel according to the progress of the game or the like.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a power-on game machine state designation command, a power-on subcommand group, and transmission contents thereof. As shown in FIG. 22, the power-on gaming machine state designation command includes a plurality of types of commands corresponding to the state of the gaming machine 100 at power-on.

Specifically, these multiple types of commands include a RAM clear designation command that designates that RAM clear processing has been executed, a setting change designation command that designates that settings are being changed, and a power supply that designates that power has been restored. Restore designation command, setting change restoration designation command that designates that the setting is being changed again when the power is turned on again if the setting was being changed when the power was turned off, setting reference restoration designation command that designates that the setting is being referenced , a setting abnormality error designation command indicating that a setting abnormality error has occurred, a RAM abnormality error designation command indicating that a RAM abnormality error has occurred, and a backup abnormality error designation indicating that a backup abnormality error has occurred command, is included.

In the drawing, "if RAM is cleared" means that the RAM clear designation command and the setting change designation command are transmitted when the power is turned on with at least the RAM clear switch 307 turned on. This is to indicate that it is a command. The expression "if power is restored" means that the power restoration designation command, the setting change restoration designation command, and the setting reference restoration designation command are executed when the power is turned on with at least the RAM clear switch 307 turned off. This is to indicate that it is a command to be sent.

In this manner, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on gaming machine state designation command to the sub control board 330 according to the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on. The state of the aircraft 100 can be accurately grasped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 22, the group of subcommands at power-on includes commands necessary for effects after power is supplied as described above, and includes a plurality of types of commands.

Specifically, these multiple types of commands include a spec code designation command that designates the spec code and game state of the game machine 100, a firing position designation command that designates the way of beating (left-handed or right-handed), and an active command. A special figure 1 symbol confirmation specification command that specifies information on the special symbol related to the special figure 1, a special figure 2 symbol confirmation specification command that specifies information on the special symbol related to the special figure 2 in operation, and a game machine 100 A set value specification command that specifies the set value that is set, a special figure 1 reservation specification command that specifies the special 1 reservation number to be displayed on the effect display device 200, and a special 2 reservation number to be displayed on the effect display device 200 special figure 2 hold designation command, time reduction number A designation command that designates the number of remaining time reductions, special number of times A designation command that designates the remaining special number of times, and power-on special phase designation command that designates the game phase of special symbols , a customer waiting designation command for designating display of a demonstration screen on the effect display device 200, and the like. Note that the above command is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine 100 .

Note that the effect after the power is supplied includes the screen display displayed on the effect display unit 200a based on the power-on subcommand group as shown in FIG. It is the mode of issuance. For example, the screen display includes a display corresponding to the state of the special symbol (waiting for fluctuation, during a jackpot, etc.), a pending display (display of a pending icon according to the number of pending specified by the command), and the number of times of shortening during the time-saving game state. Display, display corresponding to the production stage (including specific background display and stage display), screen display configured by instruction display of how to hit, etc. are included.

In this way, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the main control board 300 is powered on, the power-on subcommand group containing a plurality of types of commands is collectively transmitted to the sub control board 330 . can accurately grasp at once the contents of the performance to be executed when the power is turned on.

In particular, in this embodiment, the sub-control board 330 stores in the sub-RAM 330c information about the setting value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and grasps the currently set setting values. Then, the sub-control board 330 is configured to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting the set value by the effect device based on the information about the set value stored in this way.

For example, when the special figure (first special figure or second special figure) is fluctuating, the sub control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image corresponding to the set value on the effect display section 200a. do. As an example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 so that the effect display section 200a displays a background image in a different color mode according to the set value while the special figure is fluctuating. This makes it possible to suggest set values to the player.

Further, for example, when the jackpot is in progress, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image corresponding to the set value on the effect display section 200a. For example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 so that the effect display unit 200a displays an image including different characters according to the set value in the ending effect during the jackpot. This also makes it possible to suggest set values to the player. In addition to the above configuration, such a setting suggesting effect may be performed in the opening effect or round effect during the jackpot. In addition, such a setting suggesting effect may be performed in a plurality of effects out of the opening effect, the round effect and the ending effect.

The processing for transmitting the power-on gaming machine state designation command and the power-on subcommand group will be described later in detail. possible state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the power-on subcommand group is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330 until the setting-related processing is completed. That is, when the power is turned on, if the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on subcommand group after the setting-related processing is completed. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, even if the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the main CPU 300a sends the power-on gaming machine state designation command to the sub control board 330 before the setting-related processing ends. Send to

In this embodiment, when the above-described various errors (the first error and the second error) occur, a sub-command including information about the occurred error is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. . For example, when a special electric fraudulent prize winning error occurs during the progress of a game, the main control board 300 transmits a special electric fraudulent winning error designation command to the sub control board 330, and the sub control board 330 receives the special power fraudulent winning error designation command. Based on the command, the effect display section 200a displays, for example, "A special electric fraudulent prize winning error has occurred." Similar processing is performed when various errors other than special electric fraudulent winning error occur.

Next, main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of a game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)

FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. When the game machine 100 is powered on, the main CPU 300a in the main control board 300 starts CPU initialization processing. The CPU initialization process restores the game state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information saved at the time of the previous power shutdown, or conversely clears the backup information, thereby restoring the initial state of the gaming machine 100. It is a process for arranging. Also, the CPU initialization process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the gaming machine 100 after adjustment of the initial state. In the following, the processing up to the transition to the main loop processing for waiting for the occurrence of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, will be described.

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a initializes internal registers.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300 a waits for the power supplied to the game machine 100 to stabilize and waits for the sub control board 330 to start up. In this case, the main CPU 300a performs wait processing for 3.1 seconds. If the power-off warning signal is turned on during this wait process, the main CPU 300a performs this wait process again. Note that the main control board 300 is provided with a power interruption detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, the power supply interruption warning signal is output from the power detection circuit.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for permitting access to the main RAM 300c. Specifically, the main CPU 300a resets (00H) the RAM protect setting value of the work area. As a result, access to the work area of the main RAM 300c is permitted thereafter.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag stored in the main RAM 300c into the D register. As a result, the gaming machine status flag corresponding to the status of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown is read, and the status of the gaming machine 100 can be confirmed. The gaming machine 100 is configured so that the main RAM 300c retains information on the gaming machine state flag at the time of power shutdown even when the power is shut off.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup is valid and the checksum for inspecting the reliability of the data are normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-21.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include a setting value and a gaming machine status flag as the leading address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 307 was turned on when the power was turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on, the process is shifted to step S100-27 (intra-page connector 1→1). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S100-15.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the D register is set to a playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state. Here, the case where the game ready state is set in the D register means the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "0", that is, the game is played at the time of the previous power shutdown. This corresponds to the case where the machine 100 is in a playable state.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the D register is set to the playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state, the process proceeds to step S100-17. As described above, when the gaming machine 100 is in the playable state at the time of the previous power shutdown and the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting reference condition, the process can proceed to step S100-17. On the other hand, if the D register is set to a playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and it cannot be confirmed that the middle frame is open, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

Here, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine status flag is any of "3" to "5") at the time of the previous power shutdown, No in step S100-15. becomes. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S100-19 without performing the process of step S100-17. That is, in step S100-17 described later, the value of the gaming machine status flag is not updated to "2", and the gaming machine status flag is maintained at any value of "3" to "5" in step S100. -19 is processed.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c to the set reference status (the value of the gaming machine status flag is "2"). In this way, the main CPU 300a determines that the RAM clear switch 307 is not turned on (No in S100-13), the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown is the game ready state, and the setting key switch 308 is turned on. If it is in the middle frame open state (Yes in S100-15), it is grasped that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the setting reference state.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when power is restored. Specifically, the main CPU 300a sets a power restoration designation command, clears the storage contents of a partial area of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the processing to step S100-45 (intra-page connector 2→2). The partial area of the main RAM 300c is a memory area to be cleared when power is restored.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the backup abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag to "5") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a grasps that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the backup abnormal state.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a clears the non-use area of the main RAM 300c while performing a read/write check.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the address containing the setting value and the gaming machine state flag as the clear start address of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-27 (intra-page connector 1→1).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a executes clearing while performing a read/write check of the main RAM 300c in the used area. Here, in the case of Yes in step S100-13 (when the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on), when the processing is shifted to the step S100-27, information on the set value and the gaming machine state flag is included. A read/write check and clear are performed for unused areas. On the other hand, when the process is moved to step S100-27 after the process of step S100-25, the read/write check and clear are also performed for the use area containing the information on the setting value and the gaming machine status flag. become.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether the result of the read/write check is normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process moves to step S100-33. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process moves to step S100-31.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the RAM abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "4") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a recognizes that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the RAM abnormal state.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting reference state (the value of the game machine state flag is "2") is set in the D register. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process moves to step S100-35. Here, the case where the setting reference state is set in the D register means the case where the value of the game machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "2", that is, when the power was cut off last time, the game This corresponds to the case where the machine 100 is in the setting reference state.

On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process moves to step S100-37. Here, the case where it cannot be confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register means that the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown was the playable state, the setting changeable state, or the abnormal state, or This corresponds to the case where the backup abnormal state is set in the D register in step S100-21.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets the D register to a playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"). That is, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was the setting reference state at the time of the previous power shutdown, the main CPU 300a once updates the value of the gaming machine state flag to "0" in step S100-35.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied (whether or not the game machine 100 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on while the setting key switch 308 is turned on with the center frame open). Confirm. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S100-39. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting changeable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag to "1") in the D register. In this way, when the power is turned on so that the setting change condition is satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the main CPU 300a always sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "1" in the processing of step S100-39. to understand that the setting can be changed.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a saves the value of the D register in the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c. Here, if the setting change condition is not satisfied (No in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag that was set immediately before the process was moved to step S100-37 (S100-33 or S100-35) is stored in the main RAM 300c as it is. For example, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value (abnormal state) from "3" to "5" immediately before the process is moved to step S100-37 (after the process of S100-33), The game machine state flag is stored with the value maintained as it is. On the other hand, if the setting change condition is satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the setting change is enabled without fail (S100-39), and the game machine state flag value ("1") is stored. will be

Further, in the present embodiment, in the CPU initialization process, the process of saving and storing the value of the gaming machine status flag stored in the D register in the main RAM 300c is performed only by the process of step S100-41. It is designed to be executed only once, and every time the value of the gaming machine status flag set in the D register changes, the gaming machine status flag is not stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when clearing the RAM. In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 300a sets the timer value of the security signal timer that is output when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear process is executed) to the initial value "32". As a result, the security signal that is output when the RAM is cleared can be output only for 128 ms (details will be described later). Also, in this initialization process, for example, a RAM clear designation command is set, and a display setting at the time of RAM clearing, including a special symbol and normal symbol loss display, is performed.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a executes common processing when the RAM is cleared and when the power is restored. Specifically, the port input process is called and the initial value of the input port state flag is set.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initial display time setting process. Specifically, the initial display timer of the performance display monitor 304 is set.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a sets a power-on gaming machine state designation command in the transmission buffer according to the value of the gaming machine state flag at the time of the processing of step S100-49. Thus, the power-on gaming machine state specification command is always set at step S100-49 according to the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on.

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c indicates a playable state. As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state, the processing is shifted to step S100-53. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state, the process proceeds to step S100-55.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a sets a group of subcommands in the transmission buffer when the power is turned on. In this way, the main CPU 300a only when the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"), before the transition to the main loop process executed after the CPU initialization process, the main CPU 300a Set subcommands on submission. That is, the main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to the setting changeable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1"), the setting reference state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2"), and the game state. If the machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the game machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5") (if the game is in a stopped state), the main executed after the CPU initialization process Do not set power-on subcommands before loop processing. As will be described later, if the power-on subcommand group is not set in this way (No in S100-51), if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the transition to the main loop process, A subcommand group is set.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt period (4 ms in this embodiment).

When the above processes are executed in the CPU initialization process, the main CPU 300a executes the main loop process (S110). In this main loop process, as long as power supply to the gaming machine 100 is maintained, a plurality of predetermined processes are repeatedly executed from beginning to end.

In the CPU initialization process, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value from "3" to "5" in the process of step S100-15 (No in S100-15), While the value of the gaming machine state flag is maintained, the process proceeds to step S100-19, and further the processes of steps S100-45 to S100-55 are sequentially executed.

Further, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value between "3" and "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is changed in the process of S100-37. If not satisfied (No in S100-37), the processes of steps S100-41 to S100-55 are sequentially executed while maintaining the value of the gaming machine state flag at this time.

As described above, when the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state when the power was shut off last time, the value of the gaming machine status flag will be “3” to “5” unless the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition. ” (abnormal state), the process proceeds to the main loop processing. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it becomes impossible to shift to the setting-related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value between "3" and "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is changed in the process of S100-37. If satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag is updated to "1" and stored in the main RAM 300c (S100-39 and S100-41), steps S100-43 to S100-55. are executed sequentially. In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power shutdown, if the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "1" (setting). changeable state) and shift to the main loop processing. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it is possible to shift to the setting-related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the main loop processing (S110).

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is updated from the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number -1 by the winning symbol random number update process (S200-19 in FIG. 25) to be described later, The winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-commands stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330 . For example, the power-on game machine state designation command set in step S100-49 (see FIG. 23) of the CPU initialization process (S100), step S100-53 of the CPU initialization process (see FIG. 23), or a setting described later The group of power-on subcommands set in the related process (see FIG. 26) will be transmitted.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S110-1. It should be noted that the random number updated in this process is a random number regardless of the winning type (hit type). These series of processes (S110-1 to S110-11) in the main loop process are performed in the remaining time when the interrupt process that occurs during the execution of the main loop process is executed. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as the random number for variation effect.

Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. In the following, the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the saving processing at power failure (XINT interrupt processing) will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 ms in this embodiment). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts during the interrupt permission period (S110-11 in FIG. 24) in the main loop processing (S110), and the following timer interrupt processing (S200) is executed. be done.

(Step S200-1)
The main CPU 300a executes register saving processing for saving registers.

(Step S200-3)
The main CPU 300a executes interrupt flag initialization processing. In this process, a process of clearing (=0) the timer interrupt flag is executed. The reason for clearing the timer interrupt flag is that the timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle, and the timer interrupt flag is set (=1) at the predetermined timer interrupt cycle. Note that when the timer interrupt flag is set, the timer interrupt is not allowed to occur.

(Step S200-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and executes dynamic port output processing for controlling the lighting of the main indicators (each of the indicators 160 to 172) and the performance display monitor 304. FIG. This common data is set in the LED display setting process of step S200-31 and the performance display monitor control process of step S200-41, which will be described later.

Specifically, when the data to be displayed on the main display device and the display data (base ratio display data) relating to the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 are set (when the game is in the playable state), the main CPU 300a ), the main display is displayed according to the game situation, and the base is displayed on the performance display monitor 304 . In addition, when the display data (setting value display data) related to the changed setting value is set in the setting changeable state (when the setting changeable state is set), the changed setting value is displayed on the performance display monitor 304. display. If display data (setting value display data) relating to the setting value to be referenced in the setting reference state is set (in the setting reference state), the setting value being referenced is displayed. Furthermore, when data related to error codes corresponding to various abnormal conditions are set (in the case of an abnormal condition), the performance display monitor 304 displays an error corresponding to the abnormal condition (setting abnormal condition, RAM abnormal condition, backup abnormal condition). display the error code. In addition, in the case of the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state), the main CPU 300a turns off all the main display devices.

(Step S200-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various types of input port information and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S200-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state, the processing is shifted to step S200-15. In this case, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on is the state in which the game can be played, and the main CPU 300a performs various processes (S200-15 to S200- 27) (hereinafter referred to as various processes related to game progress) are sequentially executed, so the normal game can be progressed without stopping the progress of the game. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state, the process proceeds to step S200-13. It should be noted that the above-mentioned "normal game" means an operation when the gaming machine 100 is in a playable state.

(Step S200-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is one of "3" to "5"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state, the processing is shifted to step S200-29 (intra-page connector 3→3). In this case, since the gaming machine 100 is in an abnormal state when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a stops executing the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress of the game, thereby preventing the progress of the game. The game is forcibly stopped and the normal game is not progressed. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state, the process proceeds to step S300. In this case, it indicates that the processing can be moved to step S300 only when the gaming machine state flag is either "1" (setting changeable state) or "2" (setting reference state). there is

As described above, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power shutdown, when the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag is changed in the CPU initialization process. is set to "1" (setting changeable state) and the process proceeds to the main loop process, so the process can be moved to step S300 by the process of step S200-11 in the timer interrupt process (S200). On the other hand, if the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state when the power was shut off last time, and the power is turned on without satisfying the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine status flag is set to " 3” to “5” (abnormal state), the process shifts to the main loop process. Therefore, the process of step S200-11 makes it impossible to shift the process to step S300.

(Step S300)
The main CPU 300a executes setting-related processing. Here, the main CPU 300a executes either setting change processing or setting reference processing according to the value of the gaming machine state flag. The details of this setting-related processing will be described later. When the setting-related processing ends, the main CPU 300a shifts to external information management processing (S200-29) for managing external information (intra-page connector 3→3). In this case, as in the case where the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes abnormal (Yes in S200-13), the main CPU 300a stops executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress of the game. To forcibly stop a game and not proceed with a normal game.

(Step S200-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are used for various timers for external information (for example, security signal timers) and for progressing the game each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is executed. Various timers (timers that manage the fluctuation time and stop time of the pattern, the opening time and closing time of the electric accessory) etc. are subtracted, and when the timer value of these timers reaches "0", the subtraction is stopped. do.

In this embodiment, the main CPU 300a sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value ("32 ”). Then, every time the timer update process is executed, the set initial value (“32”) is updated by subtracting “1”. Here, since timer interrupt processing including timer update processing is performed every 4 ms, it takes 32×4 ms=128 ms for the timer value to change from "32" to "0". Therefore, when the first error occurs and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value (“32”), the security signal can be output only for 128 ms. When the second error occurs or when the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state), the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. , in the timer update process, the main CPU 300a does not update the timer value of the security signal timer.

(Step S200-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number, as in step S110-3 (see FIG. 24) of the main loop process. The reason why the process similar to that of step S110-3 is executed in this way is to improve the randomness by mixing the initial value update random numbers for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S200-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and when the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0, and when the random number counter completes one cycle, The random number is updated from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning pattern random number at that time.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generator built into the main control board 300 are used as the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and resets the start value each time the system is reset. are changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing for determining whether or not signals have been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. Then, the main CPU 300a executes processing according to the event that occurred during the game according to the determination result. For example, when there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the second starting opening detection switch 122s, it is determined that an event that triggers the execution of the major role lottery has occurred, and the signal is sent from the gate detection switch 124s. If there is an input, it is determined that an event that triggers the execution of the normal drawing lottery has occurred.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special electric fraudulent prize winning error, a large winning gate excessive winning error, a large winning gate entry/exit mismatch error, or a public electric fraudulent prize winning error has occurred in the switch management process (S500). judge. Specifically, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special telegram fraudulent winning error, a large winning gate excessive winning error, or a big winning gate entry/exit mismatch error has occurred in the big winning gate passing process (S500-9 in FIG. 27), which will be described later. Then, it is determined whether or not an electric wire fraudulent prize winning error has occurred in the second start opening passing process (S530 in FIG. 27) to be described later. The details of the switch management process including how to determine these errors will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. In the special game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the big winning lottery, determines the variable display and stop display by the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and performs a display according to the display result. to control the operation of the open/close door 128b. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes normal game management processing for controlling the progress of the normal game. In the normal game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the normal pattern lottery, determines the variable display or stop display by the normal pattern display 168, and controls the operation of the movable piece 122b according to the display result. or The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S200-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a switch error, winning frequency abnormality error, vibration error, magnetic error, or radio wave error has occurred, and executes state management processing for making settings according to the error determination result. The contents of each error and the method of determination thereof will be sequentially described below.

A switch error occurs when the proximity sensor of each detection switch (general winning opening detection switch 118s, first starting opening detection switch 120s, second starting opening detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s, large winning opening detection switch 128s) is disconnected or shorted. This error occurs when The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not a switch abnormality signal indicating an abnormality has been continuously input from each detection switch for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) or longer. As a result, when it is confirmed that the switch abnormality signal has been continuously input for a predetermined time or longer, it is determined that a switch error has occurred, and the value of the switch error flag is updated from "0" to "1". . On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the switch abnormality signal has been input continuously for a predetermined time or more, it is not determined that a switch error has occurred, and the value of the switch error flag is maintained at "0". Since the switch error is classified as the second error described above, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even if the switch error occurs.

The winning frequency abnormality error is an error that occurs when a predetermined number (for example, 40) or more of game balls enter the first starting port 120 and the general winning port 118 in one minute. The main CPU 300a calculates the number of winning balls into both the first starting hole 120 and the general winning hole 118 per minute based on the detection signals input from the first starting hole detecting switch 120s and the general winning hole detecting switch 118s. It is counted, and it is confirmed whether or not the counted number of winning balls exceeds a predetermined number. As a result, when it is confirmed that the number of winning balls counted exceeds a predetermined number, it is determined that a winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the winning frequency abnormality error flag is changed from "0" to "1". and set the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the counted number of winning balls exceeds the predetermined number, it is not determined that a winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the winning frequency abnormality error flag is maintained as "0", The timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

A vibration error is an error that occurs when the game machine 100 receives vibration from the outside, or when the vibration sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not either a vibration detection signal indicating that the vibration sensor has detected vibration or a vibration sensor abnormality signal indicating that the vibration sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit has been input. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the vibration detection signal or the vibration sensor abnormality signal is input, it is determined that a vibration error has occurred, and the value of the vibration error flag is changed from "0" to "1". and set the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that either the vibration detection signal or the vibration sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a vibration error has occurred, and the value of the vibration error flag is maintained at "0". The timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

A magnetic error is an error that occurs when the gaming machine 100 is magnetized from the outside or when the magnetic sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether either a magnetic detection signal indicating that the magnetic sensor has detected magnetism or a magnetic sensor abnormality signal indicating that the magnetic sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit has been input. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the magnetic detection signal or the magnetic sensor abnormality signal is input, it is determined that a magnetic error has occurred, and the value of the magnetic error flag is changed from "0" to "1". Update. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that either the magnetic detection signal or the magnetic sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a magnetic error has occurred, and the value of the magnetic error flag is maintained at "0". Since the magnetic error is classified as the second error described above, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even if the magnetic error occurs.

A radio wave error is an error that occurs when the gaming machine 100 is exposed to radio waves from the outside or when the radio wave sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether either a radio wave detection signal indicating that the radio wave sensor has detected radio waves or a radio wave sensor abnormality signal indicating that the radio wave sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit has been input. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the radio wave detection signal or the radio wave sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is determined that a radio wave error has occurred, and the value of the radio wave error flag is changed from "0" to "1". Update. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that either the radio wave detection signal or the radio wave sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a radio wave error has occurred, and the value of the radio wave error flag is maintained at "0". Since the radio wave error is classified as the second error described above, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even if the radio wave error occurs.

(Step S200-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the big winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the counter for controlling the corresponding prize balls. Execute the winning opening switch process for.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a base abnormality error has occurred in the prize winning opening switch process (S200-23). The base abnormality error is an error that occurs when the sum of the number of payouts of game balls and the number of out-balls of game balls exceeds a predetermined value in the normal time when the big win game and the time saving game are not performed. In normal times, the main CPU 300a counts the number of game balls paid out as a positive number by the paid-out ball counting switch 316s, and counts the number of out-game balls as a negative number by the out-ball detection switch 129s. Then, the number of payouts counted and the number of out-balls are added together, and it is confirmed whether or not the added value exceeds a predetermined value. As a result, when it is confirmed that the added value exceeds the predetermined value, it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, the value of the base abnormality error flag is updated from "0" to "1", The initial value (“32”) is set to the timer value of the security signal timer. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the summed value exceeds the predetermined value, it is not determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the base abnormality error flag is maintained as "0" and used as a security signal. Do not set the timer value of the timer.

As the number of payouts, instead of using the number of game balls actually paid out as prize balls as described above, the number of winning game balls that entered the first start port 120 or the general winning port 118 is used. good too. Further, the determination of the base abnormality error is not limited to the normal time, and may be performed when the big winning game or the time saving game is being performed. In this case, the determination may be made in a state in which the sum of the number of payouts and the number of out-balls is set to a value different from the predetermined value. Further, the determination may be made while the value is set to the same value as the predetermined value. In this case, based on the detection signal input from the detection switch other than the big winning opening detection switch 128s and the second start opening detection switch 122s. , the number of payouts and the number of out balls should be counted.

(Step S200-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout number designation command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S200-23.

(Step S200-27)
The main CPU 300a executes firing position designation management processing for managing the designation of the firing position. Specifically, the main CPU 300a instructs to hit to the right at the start of a jackpot game, etc., or cancels the instruction to hit to the right at the end of a time-saving game state, or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag indicates the game-enabled state (step S200-11) in the timer interrupt process, and performs various processes related to game progress (step S200-11). 15 to S200-27) is executed. Specifically, when the gaming machine state flag indicates that the game is ready to play (Yes in S200-11), the main CPU 300a branches the processing so as to execute various processing related to the progress of the game, and advances the game. (Proceed with the normal game). On the other hand, if the gaming machine state flag is not in a playable state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, or abnormal state) (No in S200-11), various processes related to game progress are not executed. is branched and the progress of the game is stopped (the normal game is not progressed). In particular, when the game machine state flag is in an abnormal state (No in S200-11 and Yes in S200-13), immediately after the processing of step S200-13, the external information management processing (S200-29) is performed. (intra-page connector 3→3), and if the gaming machine state flag is in the setting changeable state or the setting reference state (No in S200-11 and No in S200-13), setting related processing (S300) is executed, the process is shifted to the external information management process (intra-page connector 3→3). In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the game stop state is realized by restricting the execution of various processes related to the progress of the game.

(Step S200-29)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting external information output data to be output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside. In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 300a determines in the switch management process (S500) that a special electric fraudulent winning error, a large winning gate excessive winning error, a large winning gate entry/exit mismatch error, or a general electric fraudulent winning error occurs, the state management If it is determined in the processing (S200-21) that a switch error, winning frequency abnormality error, vibration error, magnetic error, or radio wave error has occurred, if it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred in the winning opening switch processing (S200-23) , at the end of setting change, at the end of setting reference, at the time of RAM clearing, and when the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a game stop state (setting change possible state, setting reference state, setting error state, RAM error state, backup error state). 3, after performing predetermined processing on the external information output data, the external information output data is saved in the output port buffer. This completes the setting of the security signal. Details of the security signal setting process will be described later. In the external information management process, the main CPU 300a outputs, in addition to the security signal, the external information output data such as the door frame opening signal, the number of symbol confirmation signals, the start signal, the jackpot signal, Set out signals, etc.

(Step S200-31)
The main CPU 300a executes an LED display setting process of setting common data for lighting control of the main display (displays 160 to 172) and various displays (LEDs) of the performance display monitor 304 in a common output buffer. .

At this time, the main CPU 300 a checks the gaming machine status flag and sets various display data in the common output buffer according to the status of the gaming machine 100 . Specifically, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0", the main CPU 300a sets data to be displayed on the main display according to the gaming situation. If the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1", the set value buffer is checked, and display data (set value display data) relating to changed set values in the set changeable state is set. If the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2", the set value buffer is checked, and display data (set value display data) relating to the set value referred to in the setting reference state is set. Also, when the value of the game machine status flag is any value of "3" to "5", data relating to error codes corresponding to various abnormal conditions to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 are set. In the dynamic port output process at step S200-3, the display on the performance display monitor 304 and the main display is performed based on the various display data set at step S200-31.

(Step S200-33)
The main CPU 300a executes a solenoid data setting process for setting data relating to the output of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c according to the state of the gaming machine 100. FIG. Specifically, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the output of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c is turned off. Set the data to As a result, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the closed state, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, and the open/close door 128b of the big winning port 128 is closed. It is controlled to make it impossible for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to realize a mode in which fraudulent acts such as inserting fraudulent members into the second starting port 122 and the big winning port 128 are difficult to be performed while the game is stopped. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the playable state, data is set so as to turn on or off the outputs of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c according to the game situation. This makes it possible or impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122 and the big winning hole 128 depending on the game situation.

(Step S200-35)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value stored in each output port buffer to the output port. Specifically, the main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data saved in the output port buffer in the external information management process (S200-29), and outputs the referenced external information output data. At this time, the main CPU 300a outputs the security signal to the hall computer or the like through the game information output terminal board 312 when the security signal is set in the external information management process. Here, when the security signal is set based on the fact that the first error flag (for example, special electric fraudulent winning error flag) is turned on, the security signal is output only for 128 ms, and the second error flag When the security signal is set based on the turning on of a switch error flag (for example, a switch error flag), the security signal continues to be output until the error that has occurred is cleared. In the external information management process, if the external information output data includes a door frame open signal, a design decision number signal, a start signal, a jackpot signal, an out signal, etc., these signals are also output. In the port output process, the main CPU 300a also outputs the data set in the solenoid data setting process of step S200-33 to the outside of the main control board 300 through the output port.

(Step S200-37)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S200-39)
When testing the gaming machine 100, the main CPU 300a performs test signal output processing for outputting a test signal required for the test.

(Step S200-41)
The main CPU 300a performs base calculation processing for deriving the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and performs performance display monitor control for setting display data (base ratio display data) relating to the base ratio derived by the processing. Execute the process. In the dynamic port output process of step S200-5, the display of the base on the performance display monitor 304 is performed based on the base ratio display data set in step S200-41. Also, at the end of the processing of step S200-41, the main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S200-43)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and terminates the timer interrupt processing.

Next, the setting-related processing of step S300, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 among the timer interrupt processing described above will be described in detail.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart describing the setting-related processing (S300) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. As described above, the transition to this setting-related process is limited to when the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1" (setting changeable state) or "2" (setting reference state).

(Step S300-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state (gaming machine state flag "2"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the processing is shifted to step S300-15. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the process proceeds to step S300-3. In this case, the main CPU 300a causes the performance display monitor 304 to display the setting value being set, and executes setting reference processing for referring to this setting value.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the set value buffer.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-7. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-9.

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a executes setting change processing. In this case, the setting value being set is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and the setting value being set is updated by adding "1" each time the setting change switch 307 is turned on. Note that if it cannot be confirmed in step S300-5 that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the processing of step S300-7 is not performed, so the state in which the set value being set is displayed is maintained. be done.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting value changed in step S300-7 exceeds the upper limit value. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the set value is "6", so it is checked whether or not the set value changed in step S300-7 exceeds "6". As a result, when it is confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-13.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a returns the set value to "1". In this way, when the setting change process is executed, the setting values are changed in the order of 1→2→3→4→5→6→1→ . will be If No in step S300-9, the changed setting value does not exceed the upper limit value, so the changed setting value is adopted as it is.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the setting value in the setting value buffer.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting key switch 308 is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is turned on, the setting-related processing is terminated. In this case, the main CPU 300a shifts the process to step S200-29 (external information management process) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 25). Execution of various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) relating to progress is restricted. Then, the main CPU 300a sequentially executes the processes from step S200-29 onwards, and terminates the current timer interrupt process. After that, even in the next timer interrupt process which is performed 4 ms later, the game machine state flag does not change from the previous value, so the process shifts to the setting-related process again, and the setting-related process continues. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is on, the process proceeds to step S300-17. In this case, it means that the setting key switch 308 has been turned off, indicating that the setting change processing or setting reference processing has ended.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting-related termination designation command. Specifically, when the setting change processing is completed, a setting changeable state end designation command is set. On the other hand, when the setting reference process is completed, a setting reference end designation command is set.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to the game ready state. In this way, when the setting change process or the setting reference process is completed, the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a playable state, and after the setting-related process is completed, the processes after step S200-29 in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 25 are performed. are sequentially executed to once end the timer interrupt processing. Then, since the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game-enabled state, it becomes Yes in step S200-11 in the next timer interrupt process, and various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27 are sequentially performed. Since it is executed, the normal game can be progressed.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the initial value (“32”) to the timer value of the security signal timer when the setting change process or the setting reference process ends. As a result, the security signal can be output not only during setting change or setting reference, but also after these processes are completed, and a sufficient time for outputting the security signal based on the setting-related process can be ensured.

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a group of subcommands when the power is turned on. In this way, when the main CPU 300a confirms that the setting key switch 308 has been turned off (No in S300-15), it ends the setting change processing or setting reference processing, sets the power-on subcommand group, and executes the subcommands shown in FIG. In the processing (subcommand transmission processing) of step S110-7 in the main loop processing shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 after the setting-related processing is executed when the power is turned on. Thus, the power-on sub-command group is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330 before the setting-related processing is completed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S510, and when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300 a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the game ball through the gate 124 . The details of this gate passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the first start hole 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start hole detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-5. to move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting opening passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 . The details of the first starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second starting hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the second starting hole 122 and a detection signal is input from the second starting hole detection switch 122s. As a result, when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-7. to move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second starting hole passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole 122 . The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, ie, whether a game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and a detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the large winning opening detection switch ON, the process is moved to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the large winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management process ends. do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a big win game is currently being played, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the big winning opening 128. FIG. Here, it is determined whether or not a special electric fraudulent winning error, a large winning opening excessive winning error, or a large winning opening entry/exit mismatch error has occurred. After these determination processes, "1" is added to the big winning hole winning ball number counter, and the switch management process (step S500) ends. The contents of each error and the method of determination thereof will be sequentially described below. It should be noted that when each error is determined, first, a special game management phase (see FIG. 33), which will be described later, is loaded. It indicates the progress, and is updated according to the stage of the execution process of the big win game.

The special electric fraudulent prize winning error is an error that occurs when the opening/closing door 128b of the big prize winning port 128 is opened and a game ball enters the big prize winning port 128 even though the opening/closing door 128b of the big prize winning port 128 is not controlled to open. . The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase and confirms whether or not the state is less than the later-described large winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H). Then, when it is confirmed that the state is less than the big winning opening open control state, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is confirmed that a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s, it is determined that a special electric fraudulent prize winning error has occurred, and the value of the special electric fraudulent prize winning error flag is changed from "0" to "1". ” and sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that a detection signal has been input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s, it is not determined that a special electric fraudulent prize winning error has occurred, and the value of the special electric fraudulent prize winning error flag is maintained at "0". However, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

The large winning opening excessive winning error is an error that occurs when game balls enter the large winning opening 128 excessively during the execution period of each round game. The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase and confirms whether or not the state is less than the big winning opening open control state (special game management phase <04H). Then, if it cannot be confirmed that the state is less than the big winning hole open control state, whether or not game balls exceeding a prescribed number (eight in this embodiment) have entered the big winning hole 128 over a plurality of rounds. confirm whether or not

Specifically, when a big win game is performed based on the special symbols A and B (see FIG. 12), detection from the big winning opening detection switch 128s in two or more rounds out of four rounds. Check whether or not the signal has been input 10 times or more. As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal has been input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s 10 times or more in two or more rounds, it is determined that a large winning opening excessive winning error has occurred, The value of the large winning opening excessive winning error flag is updated from "0" to "1", and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal has been input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s 10 times or more in two or more rounds, it is not determined that a large winning opening excessive winning error has occurred. The value of the large winning opening excessive winning error flag is maintained as "0", and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. It should be noted that, when performing a big role game based on the special symbol C, 3 or more rounds out of 10 rounds, and when performing a big role game based on the special symbol D, 15 rounds Of these, 5 or more rounds may be used as the criterion, and the number of rounds used as the criterion is not limited to the values described above.

The big winning hole mismatch error is the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 128 (hereinafter referred to as the number of balls entering the big winning hole) and the number of game balls discharged from the big winning hole 128 (hereinafter called the big This is an error that occurs when the number of balls discharged from the winning opening does not match. The large winning opening detection switch 128s includes a first large winning opening detection switch provided near the entrance of the large winning opening 128 and a second large winning opening detection switch provided downstream of the first large winning opening detection switch. have. The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase and confirms whether or not the state is less than the big winning opening open control state (special game management phase <04H). Then, when it cannot be confirmed that the state is less than the big winning hole open control state, the number of balls entering the big winning hole is counted based on the input of the detection signal from the first big winning hole detection switch, and the second big winning hole is counted. The number of balls discharged from the big winning opening is counted based on the input of the detection signal from the detection switch, and it is determined whether or not the number of balls entering the big winning opening matches the number of discharged balls from the big winning opening during the execution period of each round game. Confirm. As a result, if it is not possible to confirm that the number of balls entering the big prize hole matches the number of balls discharged from the big prize hole, it is determined that a big prize hole mismatch error has occurred, and the value of the big prize hole mismatch error flag is changed. It updates from "0" to "1" and sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the number of balls entering the big prize hole matches the number of balls discharged from the big prize hole, it is not determined that a big prize hole mismatch error has occurred, and the value of the big prize hole mismatch error flag is changed. It remains "0" and does not set the timer value of the security signal timer.

FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit for saving the acquired winning determination random number, among the four storage units of the normal-pattern reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning determination random number obtained in step S510-1 in the target storage section calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage processing.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension as the reservation type, special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 suspension, special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start opening passage process.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. Although the details will be described later, the ordinary game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing of the ordinary game, that is, the state of progress of the ordinary game, and is updated according to the stage of execution processing of the ordinary game.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is in progress. In this normal electric accessory winning opening control process, since the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second start opening 122 is controlled to be open, here, the second start opening 122 is in a state in which it can be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start opening passage processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. to process.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second start opening passage processing.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. Also, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a starting winning designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120 or the second starting hole 122 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit. As a result, if it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-21, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-11.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage section for saving the acquired jackpot decision random number among the storage sections of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning pattern random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S110-11, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern. A random number is obtained and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-13.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol reserved ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in the special symbol reservation storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the effect determination process at the time of acquisition based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. The details of this effect determination process at the time of acquisition will be described later.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time special 1 reservations or special 2 reservations are stored.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-21, and determines whether the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state (normal game management phase<04H), which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state, the process is moved to step S535-25, and if it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special End the pattern random number acquisition process.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a executes general electrical fraudulent winning error processing for determining whether or not a general electrical fraudulent winning error has occurred, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition processing (step S535). Here, in the present embodiment, the common electric fraudulent winning error occurs when the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is opened and the game ball enters the second starting port 122 even though the opening control is not performed on the movable piece 122b. This is an error that occurs when a is entered. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the detection signal from the second starting port 122 is input. As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal has been input from the second start port 122, it is determined that a general electric fraudulent prize winning error has occurred, and the value of the general electric fraudulent prize winning error flag is changed from "0". It is updated to "1" and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the detection signal has been input from the second start port 122, it is not determined that a general electrical fraudulent prize winning error has occurred, and the value of the general electrical fraudulent prize winning error flag is set to "0". The timer value of the security signal timer is not set. It should be noted that, as a premise for executing this general electric fraudulent prize winning error process, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase in step S535-23, and is under the normal electric accessory winning opening control state (normal game management phase < 04H).

FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the effect determination process at acquisition (step S536) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that distinguishes between the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. Incidentally, the counter value (j)=0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability game state, and the counter value (j)=1 indicates a high probability game state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is "0", select one of the jackpot decision random number determination tables (see FIGS. 6(a) to 6(l)) corresponding to the set value being set Then, if the counter value (j) is "1", the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6(g) to (l)) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the big hit determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15, a special symbol winning temporary determination process for temporarily determining either a big win or a loss is performed.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the provisional key role lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per temporary determination process) is a big hit, the per symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15 A random number and a reserved type are loaded, a corresponding winning pattern random number determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected to extract special design determination data, and the extracted special design determination data (jackpot design type) is saved. In addition, when the result of the provisional key role lottery in step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of the losing symbol) corresponding to the reserved type is saved.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a look-ahead symbol type specification command (a look-ahead specification command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result derived by the special symbol winning provisional determination process in step S536-3 is a big win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S536-11, and when it is determined that it is not a big win (losing), the process moves to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the hit reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9B), and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined by referring to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is obtained from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations, and the reach If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, the value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations is set to an indefinite value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of reservations. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 from which the table is selected is called a fixed value. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined not to be the value (8500 or more), the process moves to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the pending type. Although a plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the losing reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9A) corresponding to the group type tentatively determined in step S536-17, and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. provisionally determined. Further, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is tentatively determined.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number tentatively determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a provisionally determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetching designation variation pattern command (prefetching designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25, and shifts the process to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit, according to the number of suspensions when the suspension is read out, changes the group type, that is, the variable effect pattern (undefined value command (prefetch Set the specified variation mode command and the look-ahead specified variation pattern command (=7FH) in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and if it determines that it is the maximum, it terminates the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and determines that it is not the maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when the variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined when it is in the low probability gaming state, and when it is in the high probability gaming state The variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in 1 are derived at the time of storage of the suspension.

As described above, according to the acquisition-time effect determination process, when the stored hold is a hold that wins a jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that results in a loss, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, a prefetching designation variation mode command and a prefetching designation variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 330 as the prefetching designation command. On the other hand, when the stored suspension is a failure suspension and the reach group determination random number is an undefined value, an undefined value command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 as a prefetch designation command. In addition, each of the above-mentioned look-ahead designation commands is configured such that the commands for the low-probability gaming state and the commands for the high-probability gaming state can be distinguished from each other.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already explained, in this embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball to the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 are proceeding in parallel. The special game-related processing is executed step by step and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each of these special game-related processing in a special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling the execution of a special game, and each special game control module is associated with a special game management phase. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "special symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called and a special symbol is displayed. When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-processing for opening the big winning gate" is called. A module for executing "control processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is executed. If it is "06H", a module for executing "big winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages the special game control time, and terminates the special game management process.

In addition to the configuration described above, the main CPU 300a may check whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state before the process of step S600-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the step S200-11 becomes No in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Without executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27), the process proceeds to step S200-29, and if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the process proceeds to step S600-1. The process should be transferred.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 2 reserved balls (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is not "1" or more to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 1 reserved balls (X1) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is not "1" or more to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reserve stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 pending is block-transferred to a storage unit with a lower ordinal by one. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, if it is determined that the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "1" or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area The stored Special 2 hold is transferred to the first to third storage units. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. Also, in the above step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first to third storage units, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol retention ball number counter corresponding to the retention type transferred to the 0th storage unit, and special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension sets a pending decrement designation command in the transmission buffer, indicating that the has decremented by "1".

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the type of reservation, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game state is a high-probability game state or a low-probability game state, and also loads the game state and settings. A big win determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the set value inside is selected to perform a big winning lottery, and a special symbol winning determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state when the big winning lottery is performed as described above, and as a result, the abnormal setting state is established. When it is confirmed that there is a game machine status flag, a set abnormal status is set.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a checks the currently set setting value by referring to the data regarding the setting value stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the big winning lottery, Determine whether or not the confirmed set value is abnormal. For example, this judgment is made by confirming whether or not the confirmed setting value is set within the range of "1" to "6".

As a result, when it is determined that the confirmed set value is not abnormal, a jackpot determination random number table is set according to the set value, and the big win lottery is performed as usual based on the set table. It will be. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed setting value is abnormal, it sets the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c to the setting abnormal state, and forcibly sets the result of the major role lottery to a loss. The process of step S610-9 ends. After that, the process after step S610-9 in the special symbol variation waiting process is once executed in a state where the result of the big winning lottery is set to lose. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt processing, after No in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 25, Yes in step S200-13 Therefore, the game is stopped without executing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the pending type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. to extract the special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of losing symbol) corresponding to the reserved type is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data in this manner, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. In addition, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and determines variation time 1 and variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined variable times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol variable timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big win. Check the type of jackpot pattern. Then, referring to the game state setting table, the game state and the high probability number to be set after the end of the big win game are determined, and the judgment result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the game state set at the time of winning the jackpot is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start variable display of special symbols. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of the special symbols is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. As for the special symbol display symbol counter, a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 162 are separately provided. Here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. Also, here, a special symbol winning prize order command corresponding to the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations and the winning order of these reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time the special 1 reservation or the special 2 reservation is completed.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" and terminates the special symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big win. As a result, when it is determined to be a big win, the process moves to step S612-3, and when it is determined to be not a big win (losing), the process moves to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current variation state, jackpot symbol type, and reservation type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter when the read reservation type is Special 2 reservation, and when the read reservation type is Special 1 reservation, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of holds confirmed in step S612-5, and the type of hold. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Decide on a number. Also, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is determined.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In addition, the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is set so as to make one round at a predetermined period (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, Update the counter value to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that counts the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. FIG. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the processing is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the End the process during special symbol fluctuation.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the segments that make up the 7 segments are sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 .

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time during which the special symbols are stopped and displayed, in the special game timer, and terminates the special symbol variation process.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big role lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a big win. As a result, if it is determined to be a big win, the process moves to step S630-17, and if it is determined not to be a big win, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to confirm whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the game state is the high-probability game state, the counter value of the high-probability cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high-probability cut counter, when the counter value becomes "0", a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability game state is set. Thus, in the high-probability game state, the game state shifts to the low-probability game state when the special symbols are fixed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

In addition, here, the normal symbol time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game Check if it is in state. Then, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the counter value of the time-saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time-saving number cutting counter, the normal pattern time-saving state flag corresponding to the non-time-saving gaming state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbols are determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation state update process. Here, it is determined whether the current fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that it is in the special fluctuation state, the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is checked, and it is judged whether or not to switch from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state is completed, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. .

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state confirmation designation command at the time of special symbol determination, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is determined.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the number command for transmitting the highly accurate number of times and the time saving number of times updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management processing based on the 1 reserve is finished, and when the special 1 reserve or the special 2 reserve is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the special symbols based on the next reserve is performed. will be

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessary product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric accessary product maximum operating frequency setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in the above step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation counter. . It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big winning game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is executed together with the start of the big winning game.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big win game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game is started.

FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing before opening the big winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening designation command for transmitting the start of opening the large winning opening 128 (the start of the round game) to the sub control board 330. FIG.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes the big winning opening opening/closing switching process. This special winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H" and terminates the big winning opening pre-release process.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board 300 .

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the big winning opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the big winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is shifted to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric role product operating ramset table, and based on the counter value of the special electric role product open/close switching counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the big winning opening solenoid 128c, and Timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the big winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c, or energizes the large winning opening solenoid to stop energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing this big winning opening solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-25 and S400-27, the start or stop of energization of the big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. It should be noted that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is started, that is, whether the control processing for starting the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process is moved to step S641-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the big winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650- Move to 3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
In the above step S650-3, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S641. do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the grand prize winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the main CPU 300a checks whether the grand prize winning port 128 has the maximum number of possible wins in one round. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c and executes a large winning opening closing process necessary to close the large winning opening 128. FIG. As a result, the big winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the valid time (interval time) for closing the big winning opening in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening closing designation command indicating that the large winning opening 128 has been closed, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step The process moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric role product maximum operation frequency counter, that is, whether the preset number of round games has ended. . As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process is moved to step S660-9, and if it is determined that they do not match to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H".

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "06H".

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special winning opening closing enable process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. Here, the state data is saved by loading the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability cut reserve counter saved in step S610-17. Also, here, according to the type of special design (jackpot design), to save the predetermined state data in the normal design time-saving state flag and time-saving counter. Further, here, a variation state after the end of the big win game is set based on the big win pattern that triggered the execution of the big win game and the game state before the big win game is executed (game state at the time of winning the big win). Also, when the variable state is set to the special variable state, information on how the special variable state is switched is stored at the same time, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the variable state is changed. Switching processing is performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state to be set after the end of the big win game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number of times command corresponding to the high accuracy number of times and the time saving number of times saved in the above step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the big winning opening end wait process. As a result, when special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is stored, the variable display of the special symbols is resumed.

FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is stepwise and repeatedly executed. is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 44, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and each normal game control module is associated with a normal game management phase. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "normal symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "normal symbol stop symbol display process" is called and normal When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "ordinary electric accessory winning opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal When the module for executing the "Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Open Control Process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "Normal Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Closing Effective Processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", a module for executing "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a normal game timer that manages the normal game control time, and terminates the normal game management process.

In addition to the above configuration, the main CPU 300a may check whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in a setting error state before the process of step S700-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the step S200-11 becomes No in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Without executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27), the process proceeds to step S200-29, and if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the process proceeds to step S700-1. The process should be transferred.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol variation waiting process is normally executed when the game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal pattern reserved ball number counter is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the general pattern reservation (hitting decision random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general pattern reservation storage area to the storage unit with a lower ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the normal pattern suspension stored in the 1st storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this normal design storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal design reservation ball number counter is decremented by "1", and a normal design reservation reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that the normal design reservation has subtracted "1". set in the buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects a winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state, performs a general pattern lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state when performing the normal drawing lottery as described above, and as a result, the abnormal setting state occurs. If it is confirmed that the game machine status flag is set to abnormal setting status.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a checks the currently set setting value by referring to the setting value data stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the normal drawing lottery. , to determine whether or not the confirmed set value is abnormal.

14 ( Set a hit determination random number table shown in a) (for non-time-saving gaming state) or (b) (for time-saving gaming state), and based on the set table, normal drawing lottery will be performed as usual. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed setting value is abnormal, it sets the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c to the setting abnormal state, and forcibly sets the result of the general pattern lottery to a loss. Then, the process of step S710-5 ends. After that, in the state where the result of the general pattern lottery is set to lose, the processing after step S710-5 in the normal design variation waiting processing is once executed. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt process, after No in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 25, it becomes Yes in step S200-13. Therefore, the game is stopped without performing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In addition, in this embodiment, the normal design indicator 168 is composed of one LED lamp. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally lit. is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current game state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol fluctuation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display device 168 in order to start variable display of normal symbols. For example, when "0" is set as the counter value in this normal design display pattern counter, the lighting of the normal design display 168 is controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal design is displayed. device 168 is controlled to turn off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of variable display of normal symbols.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a sends a normal symbol designation command to the transmission buffer based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (hit symbol or losing symbol) determined by the normal symbol win determination process. set to

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H" and terminates the normal symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board 300 . This process during normal symbol fluctuation is normally executed when the game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process moves to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process moves to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that times the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168 . Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the processing is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the The process during normal design fluctuation is ended.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows lighting-out, ends the processing during the normal design fluctuation. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeats lighting and extinguishing (blinking) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally controlled to light or extinguish, and the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time during which the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal pattern stop specifying command indicating that the stop display of the normal pattern is started in the transmission buffer.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and terminates the normal symbol changing process.

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the normal drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the general pattern lottery is winning. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a win (it is a loss), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management processing based on one normal pattern reservation is completed, and when the normal pattern reservation is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the normal pattern based on the next reservation is performed. becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table, and saves the time before opening the general electric power to the normal game timer as a timer value.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching processing. This normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary prize opening opening/closing switching processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 during one opening/closing control). determine whether As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for controlling the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. stop control data), and the timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time of the normal electric accessories solenoid 122c (normal closing valid time = pause time).

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-25 and S400-27, energization start or energization stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. In addition, the timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is in the energization start state, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process moves to step S741-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process ends.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 51 is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. -3 is processed.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S741. do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum winning possible number have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the second starting port 122. FIG. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "05H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening control process.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening closing valid process.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when normal pattern suspension is stored, the variable display of normal patterns is resumed.

As described above, the special game and the normal game progress by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, commands transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on, in the sub-control board 330, control for executing various effects is performed.

(Evacuation processing (XINT interrupt processing) when main control board 300 is powered off)
FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining save processing (XINT interrupt processing) at power-off in main control board 300 . The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts during the interrupt permission period (S110-11 in FIG. 24) in the main loop process (S110 in FIG. 23) to turn off the power supply. A shutdown saving process (S800) is executed.

(Step S800-1)
When the power-off warning signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off warning signal is detected, the process is shifted to step S800-11, and if it is determined that the power-off warning signal is not detected, the process is shifted to step S800-7. .

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt, and terminates the power-off save processing.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing to stop output from the output port.

(Step S800-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing the checksum of the used area (F000H to F1FFH) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing the checksum of the non-use areas (F210H to F228H) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-17)
The main CPU 300a executes RAM protection setting processing necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the loop counter to the predetermined number of power failure detection signal detections in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S800-21)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S800-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S800-19, and if it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S800-25. .

(Step S800-25)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S800-19.

(Step S800-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the loop counter is zero. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process moves to step S800-21, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

It should be noted that, when the power is actually turned off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S800-19 to S800-27.

Next, the clear contents of the main RAM 300c, the state of the gaming machine 100, and the display contents of the performance display monitor 304 according to the operation of the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 when the power is turned on in this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 55 shows a first example in which the gaming machine 100 is in the process of changing settings when the power was cut off last time, and the main RAM 300c is normal (the backup flag is normal) when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 55, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory (main RAM 300c) are used for setting-related processing and performance display monitor 304. (2) after the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered; and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values.

Also, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 5) After the power is turned on, the state shifts to a setting changeable state, and (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (4), if the RAM clearing process was executed normally when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clearing range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 , an error code ("Er.") may be displayed.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 8) After the power is turned on, the state shifts to a setting changeable state, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (7), if the RAM clear processing was normally executed when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clear range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 , an error code may be displayed.

Furthermore, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and (11) (12) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (10), if the RAM clear processing was normally executed when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clear range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 displays an error. You can also display the code.

FIG. 56 shows a second example in which the gaming machine 100 is in the state of referring to settings when the power was cut off last time, and the main RAM 300c is normal when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 56, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory are data other than data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304; (2) after the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered; and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, (5) after the power is turned on, the setting reference state is entered, and (6) ) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set values.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 8) After the power is turned on, it shifts to a playable state, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the base.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, (11) after the power is turned on, the setting reference state is entered, and ( 12) The performance display monitor 304 displays setting values.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, and after the power is turned on, the state shifts to a game ready state, and the performance display monitor 304 may display the base.

FIG. 57 shows a third example in which the RAM is abnormal (the backup flag is abnormal) when the power is restored regardless of the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power was cut off last time.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, as shown in FIG. (2) After the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered, and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the setting values. In addition, in (1), if the main RAM 300c is abnormal, the data related to the display on the performance display monitor 304 may be cleared.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (5) the abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. and (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (8) the abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (11) an abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. (12) Performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Next, the security signal setting process in the external information management process (S200-29) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, only the security signal among the multiple types of signals included in the external information will be described.

(Step S200-29a)
The main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data stored in the main RAM 300c and sets initial values. Here, the external information output data is 8-bit data, and the value of the 0th bit of the 8-bit data corresponds to data relating to the security signal. In this embodiment, when the value of the 0th bit is set to "0", the security signal cannot be output, and when the value of the 0th bit is set to "1", can output a security signal. In this process, as an initial setting, the value of the 0th bit is first set to "0".

(Step S200-29b)
The main CPU 300a loads the second error flags (switch error flag, radio wave error flag, magnetic error flag) stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-29c)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether any value of the second error flag is "0". As a result, if it cannot be confirmed that any of the values of the second error flag is "0" (No in S200-29c), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. In this case, the main CPU 300a, in the state management process (S200-21) of the timer interrupt process (S200), based on the fact that any of the second errors has occurred, the value of any of the second error flags Equivalent to being set to "1". As described above, when the second error occurs, the condition for outputting the security signal when the second error occurs is that the value of the second error flag is not "0" (see FIG. 20). ). On the other hand, if it is confirmed that any of the values of the second error flag is "0" (No in S200-29c), the process proceeds to step S200-29f. In this case, the main CPU 300a maintains the value of any of the second error flags as "0" based on the fact that none of the second errors has been determined in the state management processing of the timer interrupt processing. corresponds to the case where

(Step S200-29d)
The main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data and rewrites the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data from "0" to "1". That is, in this process, as described above, any value of the second error flag is set to "1"(≠"0"), and the security signal output condition is satisfied. is set so that it can be output externally.

(Step S200-29e)
The main CPU 300a saves the external information output data in the output port buffer. As a result, the saved external information output data is output to the outside in the port output process (S200-35) of the timer interrupt process.

(Step S200-29f)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine state flag stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-29g)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0". As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the gaming machine status flag is "0" (Yes in S200-29g), the process proceeds to step S200-29h. In this case, when the power is turned on or the game is in progress, at least the second error has not occurred, and the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state). Equivalent to no On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0" (No in S200-29g), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. In this case, the value of the gaming machine state flag is one of "1" to "5" when the power is turned on or while the game is in progress. At this time, since the value of the gaming machine state flag is not "0", the output condition of the security signal is satisfied (see FIG. 20). No), the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data is rewritten to "1" (S200-29d), and the external information output data is saved (S200-29e).

(Step S200-29h)
The main CPU 300a refers to the security signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c and checks whether the timer value is "0". As a result, if it cannot be confirmed that the timer value of the security signal timer is "0" (No in S200-29h), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. In this case, the main CPU 300a has determined that any of the first errors has occurred in the switch management process (S500), the state management process (S200-21), or the winning opening switch process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process. , RAM clear processing (at the time of executing RAM clear processing), completion of setting change processing (at the end of setting change processing), and completion of setting reference processing (at the end of setting reference processing) ), the timer value of the security signal timer is set. At this time, since the timer value of the security signal timer is not "0", the conditions for outputting the security signal are satisfied (see FIG. 20). No), the value of the 0th bit of the extrinsic information output data is rewritten to "1" (S200-29d), and the extrinsic information output data is saved (S200-29e).

The timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value (“32”) immediately after the occurrence of the first error described above, immediately after the execution of the RAM clear process, immediately after the end of the setting change process, or immediately after the end of the setting reference process. ) is set, and while the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the first error, the execution of RAM clear processing, the end of setting change processing, or the end of setting reference processing, the value being updated is Any one of "31" to "1" is set.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the timer value of the security signal timer is "0" (Yes in S200-29h), the process proceeds to step S200-29e. In this case, neither the first error nor the second error has occurred, the state of the gaming machine 100 is not the game stop state, and when the RAM clear processing is executed and the setting change processing is completed and the end of the setting reference process. At this time, the main CPU 300a saves the external information output data set to the initial value ("0") in step S200-29a. That is, since the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data is set to "0" without being rewritten to "1", the security signal is set to be disabled.

Next, referring to FIG. 59, a case where a setting abnormality occurs while a security signal is being output based on the occurrence of a base abnormality error will be described.

As shown in FIG. 59, when a base abnormality error occurs, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the base abnormality error flag to "1" in the winning opening switch process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process (S200). The initial value (“32”) is set to the timer value of the security signal timer. Then, in the security signal setting process of the external information management process (S200-29), setting is made so that the security signal can be output as the external information, and then the security signal is output in the port output process (S200-35). As described above, the timer value of the security signal timer is decremented by "1" in the timer update process (S200-15) of the timer interrupt process performed every 4 ms. It is output only for 128 ms (=4 ms×32) from the occurrence of the base abnormality error.

Here, if a setting abnormality error occurs when 40 ms has elapsed since the output of the security signal was started based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the main CPU 300a first sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "3. ” is set. At this time, in the security signal setting process of the external information management process, the game machine state flag is loaded (S200-29f), the value of the game machine state flag is confirmed to be not "0" (No in S200-29g), The security signal is set to be output (S200-29d, e). While the abnormal setting state continues, the process of setting the security signal to be output is repeatedly performed in the security signal setting process. Therefore, even after 128 ms have passed since the security signal was started to be output based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the security signal is continuously output without interruption as long as the setting abnormality state continues. However, when the setting change process is executed and the abnormal setting state is canceled, the initial value ("32") is set to the timer value of the security signal timer in step S300-21 of the setting related process (S300). Therefore, the security signal is turned off after being output for 128 ms after the abnormal setting condition is cleared. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a setting abnormal state has occurred while the security signal is being output based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error is started. The security signal can be output continuously from the moment of time until at least the abnormal setting state is cancelled. The same is true when the first error other than the base abnormality error occurs.

As described above, when the setting abnormal state occurs while the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the base abnormal error, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "3". -11 determines No, and after determining Yes in the subsequent step S200-13, the external information management process (S200-29) is performed. That is, since step S200-11 of the timer interrupt process does not determine Yes, the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) relating to the progress of the game are not executed, so the timer update process (S200-15) is naturally executed. no longer. Therefore, when a setting error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer that has been set based on the occurrence of the base error is not updated, and the timer value of the security signal timer when the setting error occurs (this example Then, "22 (=32-(40/4))" is maintained as it is, and based on the cancellation of the abnormal setting state, in step S300-21 of the setting-related processing (S300), The timer value of the security signal timer is updated from "22" to "32".

If, in the setting-related process (S300), a configuration is adopted in which the security signal timer is not set at the end of the setting change, the timer value ( In this example, based on "22"), the security signal is output only for 88 ms (=4 ms×22). Even in this case, it is possible to sufficiently secure the security signal output time based on the setting-related processing. However, the initial value of the security signal output time based on the occurrence of a base error is 128 ms, and since the timer update was stopped during that output, the output time of the security signal that is output after the setting error state is cancelled. is shorter than 128 ms.

As described above, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to output a security signal (external signal) when a setting abnormality occurs. According to this configuration, when the abnormal setting state occurs, the occurrence of the abnormal setting state can be notified to the outside. Therefore, in the gaming machine in which the setting value can be set , the output processing of the external signal is appropriately performed. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to output a common security signal when an abnormal setting state occurs and when various errors (other abnormal states) occur. According to this configuration, there is no need to provide separate signal lines (security signal signal lines) for outputting security signals when a setting abnormality occurs and when various errors occur. Therefore, it is possible to inform the outside of the abnormal setting state and the occurrence of various errors while suppressing an increase in the number of signal lines for security signals.

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment outputs the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error (other abnormal state), and if the setting abnormal state occurs, the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error is output. The security signal can be continuously output from when the signal output is started until at least the abnormal setting state is cleared. According to this configuration, if a setting error occurs while the security signal is being output due to the occurrence of the first error, the security signal can be continuously output until the setting error is canceled at least. Therefore, it is possible to stably output the external signal.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment determines whether or not various errors (first error, second error) have occurred in addition to the game stop state, and determines whether any of the various errors has occurred. In this case, a security signal can be output to notify the occurrence of the error. Therefore, it is possible to quickly deal with fraudulent acts and unforeseen situations during games.

In the above embodiment, the timer value of the security signal timer is set in the switch management process (S500) of the timer interrupt process (S200). In the state management process (S200-21), when it is determined that any one of the illegal winning errors has occurred, and when it is determined that either the winning frequency abnormal error or the vibration error has occurred, the winning opening switch process (S200-23) ), it is set to the initial value "32" based on the occurrence of the abnormal base error, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer values of these security signal timers may be set in the external information management process (S200-29). In this case, the main CPU 300a checks the value of the first error flag in the external information management process, and if any value of the first error flag is set to "1", the security signal timer is activated. The initial value should be set to the timer value of . By doing so, the setting of the security signal timer based on the occurrence of the first error can be collectively performed within the external information management process, so that the burden on the designer can be reduced.

In addition, in the above embodiment, only the security signal setting process in the external information management process has been described. ing. In the following, as an example, the above-described pattern determination number signal, starting opening signal, out signal, and winning ball signal will be described.

The symbol determination frequency signal is a signal that is output only for 128 ms after the special symbol (special symbol) relating to the special symbol 1 or the special symbol (special symbol) relating to the special symbol 2 stops fluctuating. The main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the initial value ("32") to the timer value of the timer for the number of symbol determination times signal stored in the main RAM 300c, based on the stop of the special symbol variation. After that, in the external information management process (S200-29), the timer value of the timer for the number of pattern confirmation signals is referred to, and if the value is not "0", it corresponds to the number of pattern confirmation signals of the external information output data. The value of the bit to be executed (hereinafter referred to as the bit corresponding to the number of symbol determination times) is changed from "0" to "1", and the external information output data is saved in the output port buffer. In this case, in the port output process (S200-35) executed thereafter, the symbol determination count signal is output. Until the timer value of the signal timer is updated to become "0" (that is, until 128 ms elapses), the symbol determination count signal is output. On the other hand, when the fluctuation of the special symbols has not stopped, the value of the bit corresponding to the number of times of design determination in the external information output data is maintained as "0" without setting the timer value of the timer for the number of times of design determination, Save the external information output data in the output port buffer. In this case, in the port output process (S200-35), the pattern confirmation number signal is not output.

The starting hole signal is a signal output only for 128 ms each time the first starting hole detection switch 120s or the second starting hole detection switch 122s detects the winning of the game ball. Regarding the setting processing of the starting hole signal, the timer value of the starting hole signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c is initialized based on the winning detection of the game ball by the first starting hole detection switch 120s or the second starting hole detection switch 122s. Except for setting the value and rewriting the value of the bit corresponding to the start signal of the external information output data from "0" to "1" in the external information management process, it is the same as the above-described pattern confirmation signal. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

The out signal is a signal that is output only for 128 ms each time the out ball detection switch 129s detects passage of a game ball. Regarding the out signal setting process, based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by the out ball detection switch 129s, the initial value is set to the timer value of the out signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c, and in the external information management process Except for rewriting the value of the bit corresponding to the out signal of the external information output data from "0" to "1", the pattern determination count signal and the starting port signal are the same as described above, so detailed description will be omitted.

In this way, the pattern determination number of times signal, the starting port signal, and the out signal are signals whose output is controlled by the main control board 300, and during the output of these signals, the abnormal setting state (game stop state) occurs. In this case, the timer update process (S200-15) is not executed, as in the case of the security signal. Therefore, the timer values of these signal timers are not decremented and do not become "0". In this case, the pattern determination count signal, the start signal, and the out signal do not end even after 128 ms from the start of the output, and continue to be output until the abnormal setting state is cleared. Become. Therefore, even if a setting abnormality occurs during the output of these signals, the state of the gaming machine 100 can be stably and accurately notified to the hall computer or the like. In addition, since the situation in the case of setting abnormality can be kept as long as possible, it can be useful for investigating the cause of setting abnormality.

On the other hand, the prize ball signal is a signal whose output is controlled by the payout control board 310, unlike the above-described symbol determination number signal and the like. The payout control board 310 controls to output the prize ball signal only for 60.2 ms each time the payout ball counting switch 316s detects that 10 game balls have been paid out. Here, the payout control board 310 sets the timer value of the prize ball signal timer stored in the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board 310 based on the detection of the payout of 10 game balls. When the timer value is subtracted and becomes "0", the output of the prize ball signal is terminated. In this way, the output control of the prize ball signal is managed by the payout control board 310 instead of the main control board 300, and even if a setting abnormality occurs during the output of the prize ball signal, A sphere signal is output only for 60.2 ms from the start of its output. That is, when 60.2 ms elapses after starting the output of the prize signal, the output of the prize signal can be terminated even if the setting is abnormal at that time.

Although not mentioned as an example above, the jackpot signal is a signal that is output while the jackpot is being won based on winning a jackpot in the big win lottery. This signal is output while the middle frame is open, or while only the front frame 106 is open with respect to the middle frame 104 and the outer frame 102 . The main control board 300 controls the outputs of the jackpot signal and the door frame opening signal.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if the setting abnormal state occurs while the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the first error (other abnormal state), the setting abnormal state is canceled at least from the start of outputting the security signal. However, it is not limited to this, and even when a second error (other abnormal state) occurs, the security signal is output in the same manner as described above. You may In other words, when the second error occurs, the security signal should normally be output only until the second error is cleared. is released, the security signal may be continuously output as long as the abnormal setting state is not released. In this way, even when the second error occurs, the security signal can be stably output without interruption until the abnormal setting state is cleared, so that the output processing of the external signal can be performed more appropriately. be able to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if the abnormal setting state occurs while the security signal is being output based on the occurrence of the first error, even if the security signal output time (128 ms) at the occurrence of the first error elapses, at least the setting abnormal state is detected. Although the security signal can be output continuously until the state is canceled, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when 128 ms have passed since the security signal was output based on the occurrence of the first error, the output of the security signal is temporarily turned off, and immediately after that, the output of the security signal is turned on again so that at least the abnormal setting state is detected. The security signal may be continuously output until it is released. Even with this configuration, the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the big winning opening 128, the game state after the end of the big win game was configured to be able to shift to the high probability game state and time-saving game state definite variable region is not provided, but the definite variable region may be provided. In this case, in addition to the various errors described in the above embodiment, it is preferable to be configured to be able to determine a probability variable region non-passing error and a probability variable region abnormal passage error. In addition, the probability variable region is provided with a probability variable region detection switch for detecting that the probability variable region has been passed.

The probability variable area non-passing error is an error that occurs when the game ball does not enter the probability variable area in a specific round that realizes the winning of the game ball to the probability variable area during the big win game. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a variable probability area non-passing error has occurred in the switch management process (S500) of the timer interrupt process (S200). Specifically, when the special game management phase is loaded and it is not less than the large winning opening control state (special game management phase <04H), whether the detection signal from the probability variable area detection switch is input over a specific round Check whether As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variable region detection switch has not been input over a specific round, it is determined that a probability variable region non-passing error has occurred, and the value of the probability variable region non-passing error flag is updated from "0" to "1", and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the detection signal from the probability variable region detection switch has not been input over the specific round, it is not determined that the probability variable region non-passing error has occurred, and the probability variable region non-passing error flag is kept at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In addition, this probability variable area non-passing error is based on the occurrence of an unexpected situation in the gaming machine. This is for judging whether or not to compensate for the loss given to the player when the winning of the game ball cannot be realized.

The probability variable area abnormal passage error is an error that occurs when a game ball enters the probability variable area in a predetermined round that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the probability variable area during a big win game. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a probability variable area abnormal passage error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, when the special game management phase is loaded and it is not less than the large winning opening control state (special game management phase <04H), whether the detection signal from the probability variable area detection switch is input over a predetermined round Check whether As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variable region detection switch is input over a predetermined round, it is determined that a probability variable region abnormal passage error has occurred, and the value of the probability variable region abnormal passage error flag It updates from "0" to "1" and sets the initial value ("32") to the timer value of the security signal timer. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variable area detection switch has been input over a predetermined round, it is not determined that a probability variable area abnormal passage error has occurred, and the value of the probability variable area abnormal passage error flag is set to " 0” and does not set the timer value of the security signal timer. In this way, by making it possible to determine the probability variable area non-passing error and the probability variable area abnormal passage error, in the game machine equipped with the probability variable area, the occurrence of an error related to the probability variable area is determined, When an unforeseen situation occurs and can respond quickly when fraudulent activity occurs.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first starting port 120 is provided in the lower region of the game region 116, and the second starting port 122 is provided in the region on the right side of the game region 116, but this is not the only option. . For example, a distribution device having a first start port 120 and a first second start port is provided in the lower region of the game region 116, and a second second start port is provided in the region on the right side of the game region 116 is provided, and the sorting device is a game ball entered into the sorting device.・It may be configured to distribute alternately. That is, when a game ball enters the sorting device, after the game ball enters the first start hole, it always enters the first and second start holes, and the game ball enters the first start hole. After winning the second start opening, the first start opening is always won. In such a gaming machine, it is preferable to be able to determine not only the various errors described in the above embodiment, but also the startup opening abnormal prize winning error. The first and second starting ports are provided with first and second starting port detection switches for detecting passage through the first and second starting ports.

The starting opening abnormal winning error is an error that occurs when game balls continuously win in one of the first starting opening 120 and the first second starting opening in the sorting device. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a start opening winning error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, in the normal game, whether or not the input signal from either the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the first second starting opening detection switch is continuously input (that is, continuously two or more times). Check whether As a result, when it is confirmed that the input signal from either the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the first and second starting opening detection switches is continuously input, a starting opening abnormal winning error occurs. It determines that it is, updates the value of the start-up abnormal winning error flag from "0" to "1", and sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the input signal from either the first start opening detection switch 120s or the first and second start opening detection switches has been continuously input, a start opening abnormal prize winning error has occurred. It is not determined as such, the value of the start-up abnormal prize winning error flag is maintained as "0", and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In this way, in a gaming machine equipped with the sorting device described above, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error related to the sorting device, and to deal with fraud.

In the above embodiment, the method of determining the occurrence of various errors in a so-called first type gaming machine has been described. It is preferable to Here, a game machine called the second type controls opening and closing of a role object called a wing for a specified number of times on the condition that a game ball enters the starting hole, and after the game ball passes through the wing being opened and closed, a large role is played. Only when a prize is won in a specific area for executing a game, the big prize opening can be opened.

The large winning hole abnormal discharge error is an error that occurs when a game ball wins in a specific area even though the wings are not controlled to open and close. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special winning opening abnormal discharge error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the wings are controlled to open and close based on the winning to the starting port, and if it cannot be confirmed that the wings are controlled to open and close, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the specific area. Check whether As a result, when it is confirmed that the game ball has won a prize in the specific area, it is determined that a large winning opening abnormal ejection error has occurred, and the value of the large winning opening abnormal ejection error flag is set to "0". ” to “1”, and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game ball has won a prize in the specific area, the value of the special winning hole abnormal ejection error flag is maintained at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In this way, by making it possible to determine a large winning hole abnormal ejection error, it is possible to deal with fraud even in a so-called type 2 gaming machine.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, various processing related to game progress and setting-related processing are executed within the timer interrupt processing. Although it is configured not to execute various processes, it is not limited to this. For example, in the main loop processing (FIG. 24), various processing related to game progress and setting-related processing are configured to be executed. Various processes related to game progress may not be executed. Even in this case, as in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a does not execute various processes related to the progress of the game while the setting-related process is being executed, so the processing load on the main CPU 300a can be reduced. Further, while the setting-related process is being executed, the progress of the game can be reliably stopped, and the occurrence of problems that may occur due to the progress of the game in the stopped state of the game can be prevented.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting-related processing is executed at power-on, the main CPU 300a terminates the setting-related processing, and then executes the power-on subcommand group (commands necessary for rendering). Although it is configured to transmit to the control board 330, it is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 300a may transmit the power-on sub-command group to the sub-control board 330 at various timings such as when the variation starts and ends, during the jackpot, and when waiting for customers. In this way, it is possible to transmit the information related to the effects necessary for each of the above various timings, so that the amount of information in the power-on subcommand group to be transmitted when the power is turned on can be reduced, and the main CPU 300a is executed when the power is turned on. Processing load can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, on the back side of the game board 108, there is a confluence path for merging the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 128, and the ejection opening 130. An out ball detection switch 129s for detecting a game ball is provided in this confluence passage. However, if the number of game balls shot to the game area 116 or the number of game balls ejected from the game area 116 can be counted as the number of out balls, the number is not limited to this. For example, the out ball detection switch 129s detects only game balls that have passed through the ejection port 130, and includes a general winning opening detection switch 118s, a first starting opening detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s, and a large winning opening. The number of game balls detected by the detection switch 128s and the out-ball detection switch 129s may be totaled to obtain the number of out-balls. In addition, gates and sensors that detect game balls shot into the game area 116 are provided on the game board 108 (for example, between the rails 114a and 114b), and the number of game balls detected by the gates and sensors is counted as the number of out balls ( number of shot balls). In addition, a plurality of gates and sensors are provided on the game board 108 so that all the game balls flowing down the game area 116 can be detected. number of shot balls).

Further, in the above embodiment, the total number of prize balls paid out due to the game balls entering the general winning hole 118, the first starting hole 120 and the second starting hole 122 is defined as the number of payouts. However, in the gaming machine 100 equipped with a so-called small win, the number of payouts may include the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the big win opening 128 opened at the time of the small win.

In the above embodiment, the performance display monitor 304 displays the number of payouts with respect to the number of out balls, but for example, the number of prize balls obtained during the big win game with respect to the number of out balls may be displayed. .

In the above-described embodiment, the work area and the stack area temporarily used when executing the process for conducting the test defined by the game machine regulations are provided in the non-use area of the main RAM 300c. may be provided in

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a game ball as a game medium enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, a big win lottery is performed, and when a big win is won, a big win game is performed, so-called pachinko. After the tokens as game media have been inserted, the winning combinations are determined by lottery based on the operation of the start switch. The rotation of a plurality of arranged rotating reels is controlled, and in accordance with the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is selected based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. It can also be applied to so-called slot machines that are controlled to stop respectively.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of progressing the game according to the set value, the set value is referred to determine the jackpot decision random number determination table. The set value may be referred to in each special game management phase, such as the timing of performing the In the special game management phase, only the determined table may be referred to, such as the timing of performing the effect determination process at the time of acquisition.

In this embodiment, the main control board 300 for executing switch management processing (S500), state management processing (S200-21), and winning opening switch processing (S200-23) of the timer interrupt processing (S200) of FIG. The CPU 300a corresponds to the determination means of the present invention, and the main CPU 300a that executes the external information management process (S200-29) and the port output process (S200-35) corresponds to the external signal output means of the present invention.

100 Gaming machine 300a Main CPU (judgment means, external signal output means)

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A gaming machine provided with a set value related to the winning probability of a predetermined lottery, and for progressing a game based on the set set value,
a main control means for controlling the progress of a game;
and output means capable of outputting information about the gaming machine to the outside,
The main control means is
Determination means for determining whether or not a game stop state related to the set value has occurred;
external signal output means for outputting an external signal to the output means based on the fact that the determination means has determined that the game stop state has occurred;
game signal output means for outputting a game signal related to a game to the output means according to the progress of the game;
updating means capable of updating predetermined information regarding the output period of the game signal;
The game signal output means can output the game signal for a predetermined period based on the predetermined information,
The updating means does not update the predetermined information during the game stop state,
When the game stop state occurs before the output of the game signal ends, the game signal output means continues to output the game signal until the game stop state is canceled. A gaming machine characterized by:

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